Big ol' hole under my ZF5

[Littlebeefy]

I'm assembling my new powertrain. Got the ZF5 bolted up to the C8VE 460 block. Using a stock size 180 tooth flywheel and a 12" Centerforce clutch (stock size for the ZF5 and 460 in a 96-97 F truck).

So now I have the big hole under the flywheel. I have a new engine plate so it doesn't have the curved part at the bottom that covers the hole.

I can get the "inspection plate" that goes under the ZF5 in a 7.3. Will that fit using a 460 with a flat engine plate? If not, can it be modified to fit?

[85lebaront2]

What it sounds like you need is the cover for the automatic transmission torque converter nuts access.

[salans7]

The bellhousing pattern is different between the 460 and the 6.9/7.3, so the holes aren't gonna line up. But it's close enough that you might be able to make it work. The shape should be the same.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I think the bigger problem is that the diesel starter locating pilot is different than the one in the 460 cover plate?

I believe I'm using the one from my T-19 on the Zf, but I did have to oval the two lower holes to get the little bolts through the 'chin'

Edit:
1990 7.3 takes a ring gear 15.681" dia w/ 155 teeth.
460 is 15.512" OD and 180 teeth according to ATP.
I'm not sure what this does to starter spacing....