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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 481
Posted By jmd

Re: Nwc t5 fluid

You guys get it all out of your system yet?
Countershaft bearing / race / case failure will happen and does happen because constant vibration and force from two shafts pushing apart is greatest at...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By jmd

Re: Powertrax non-slip unit

What gear bias ratios were you finding available in the True-Track?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-28-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By jmd

Re: G-Force T5 Case question

Ford reverse light switch location. I am not sure of the thread size.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-31-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By jmd

Re: 6l90 gear combo

You'll be going from a 3.06 first gear to 4.0x.
That's similar to going from 3.42 to 4.50 rear gear.
Definitely skip the change from 3.42 to 3.90.
The LS3 will pull 27" tire, 3.42, 0.67 sixth no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-30-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By jmd

Re: 6l90 gear combo

In what? what weight and gear?
It is a different ballgame than the 4L60 ratios for sure.
If you're building a third gen, you may want to look at what the 5th gen got with the 6L80. They were...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-29-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 289
Posted By jmd

Re: 1982 clutch pedal

Locate used 84-86? third gen pedals. They should bolt up perfect. The clutch pedal is more than likely drilled for the mechanical pushrod, and they should accept your existing switches. You could...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-01-2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By jmd

Re: Lt1 T56 to LS T56 conversion leak

You may have missed out on proper shaft bearing endplay / preload on assembly.

Yes, and black ultra RTV works fine.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-26-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 365
Posted By jmd

Re: older 3rd gen pedals in newer car - Neutral Safety switch

Sounds like you're up to the challenge of what needs done.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-25-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 365
Posted By jmd

Re: older 3rd gen pedals in newer car - Neutral Safety switch

4th gen pedals
Pros: give a higher master cylinder attachment point (appropriate for 4th gen master cylinder travel,)
And the mid-thirdgen-implemented pushbutton switch.
Cons: The 5th bolt up top...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-23-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By jmd

Re: T-56 to V-Gate question

If you order one on Amazon Prime with free returns, you could test fit it and teach us how it works together.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By jmd

Re: Where's that whine...diff or tailshaft?

Oscilloscope app on your phone will narrow it down to driveline speed or axle speed.

A mech. stethoscope while the car is rumming on jacks can help, but as said, if not under load, noises may not...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-11-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By jmd

Re: Wanted WC fifth Gear

If you find a WC Ford 31/55 set, the countershaft gear will work as long as you've got the GM 27 spline 31t mainshaft gear.

3.73 and 0.63 is super close to 3.23 and 0.73. Food for thought. I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-11-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By jmd

Re: 82 Camaro Saginaw 9.5 inch clutch kit 153 fly wheel

They're not at every corner but a brake and clutch rebuilder who mostly works with truck parts should be able to comprehend 10.5" 82 Camaro clutch set but with 10 spline disc. They may swap hubs on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-23-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By jmd

Re: Blew up my WC T5 (pics)

The mainshaft isn't supported for a damn with the loose rollers. Sadly, this cost savings in the design wasn't updated to a tapered roller across the board, nor early enough.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By jmd

Re: Correct tool- T5 drain plug pictures

search out a "recessed square," plug, which will take a 3/8" extension. Simplest and most commonly available.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-26-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By jmd

Re: Torsen Diff which fluid?

OEM 99-02 Torsen carriers have no friction materials, so no need for friction modifiers.

Other Torsen units were made with friction setups alongside the gear bias setup.

75-90 or 80-90 are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-26-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By jmd

Re: I cannot seem to find an OEM weight flywheel for a T5

With 3.73 rear gears, the 16lb flywheel drives fine.

a 30lb would be milder to drive stop-n-go. Or be a better match for 3.23 gears.

Those were the two OEM weights.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-26-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,095
Posted By jmd

Re: High RPMs/Overdrive Question

Doea it have 3 distinct upshifts?
Is lockup working. Shifter in OD, hold throttle steady, tap the brakes. Then release. Does RPM increase, then come back down?

If you have all 4 gears and lockup,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By jmd

Re: Can anyone ID this T56 transmission? Help!

Remote clutch bleeder.
Hurst shifter.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-22-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,495
Posted By jmd

Re: 700r4 speedometer gear removal in car->fluid loss?

A brand new gear snapping makes me think you may have a bind of the speedo, cable, or adapter. Any electric drill can overcome friction that can kill a speedo gear. I didn't see you post tire size,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-09-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By jmd

Re: T56 leaking

It's not a functional hole post-production. And should be a blind hole, which would not leak.

The pipe thread drain plugs work fine for fill / drain but are too big for that location.. A smaller...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-23-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,078
Posted By jmd

Re: 400 SBC Transmission Options

A third gen V8 T5 will bolt right up. The imbalance of the flywheel can be done with a plate that bolts between the flywheel and crank, which can reduce starter gear and flywheel ring gear life. With...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-07-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 756
Posted By jmd

Re: Another 1987 Borg Warner Question Found a weird car

No. A 3.42 10 bolt behind a T5 V8 has the same ratio-specific RPO as a 3.42 behind a 700R4 V6. And the RPO changes if it a 3.45 9-bolt behind any trans. option.

Nothing required a third gen to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-04-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By jmd

Re: Built T5 vs T-56 swap

2 things to skip:
V6 T5 w/ V8. The gearing in 1st is short. And 5th isn't quite enough. A V8 T5 would be nice but may not be simple to find. I would consider a new Gforce case V8 T5.

94-02 T56...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-23-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By jmd

Re: TH350 Driveshaft.

The 6" extension housing TH350 should take a TH200 driveshaft. This is yours.
A 9" extension housing TH350 should take a 700-R4 driveshaft.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By jmd

Re: Clutch hydraulics differences

92 V8 hydraulics do work in an 84.
The clutch, ballstud, and bellhousing are the same. You may find small differences in pushed retention on the ballstud.

They list those through 1995 as the V6...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-29-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,010
Posted By jmd

Re: How to determine 26 or 28 Splines axle???

Order 28 spline axles right before you start the work. Return if the car previously had 28s swapped in.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-29-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By jmd

Re: Parts needed for T56 swap? A couple questions...

Go all 4th gen on pedals and master. There's a time and place to adjust bore sizes and pedal stud throw distance; your build is not one of them. The 5th pedal hanger bolt IIRC is the only fitment...
Forum: TBI
01-16-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By jmd

Re: TBI Injector Connector Housing and Terminals/seals

Does anyone know how to remove intact terminals, from intact connector shells? I too, prefer parts over pigtails. I have some of the terminal tools, if needed. I have yanked slightly, after opening...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By jmd

Re: .73 ratio 5th gear

Depends on which T5.
The headset gears of the mandrive and countershaft can change fifth tooth counts and the mainshaft changes which driven gear, so there were multiple fifth driven / drive sets...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-04-2022, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By jmd

Re: Ford WC T5 internals into a non-WC F-body T5

To quickly answer what I think your question is:
There is no GM clutch compatible input shaft that is geared to work with the 3.35 first gear Ford V8 T5 guts.

Changing a countershaft means...
Forum: History / Originality
10-09-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,470
Posted By jmd

Re: Gatorback deposit poll

Hey look, Nike blended the Jordan IV and V in a new colorway with near zero design effort and marketed it as new.

The Gatorbacks are okay. But there are better. I happily ran 16s with Pilots,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-09-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By jmd

Re: LM7 T56 What Clutch?

If you know how to drive and are going to drive it as a daily, an LS1/LS6 flat flywheel or LS2/LS7 sunken flywheel style is fine for a daily. If you want to slip it a lot, use the clutch to shock...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-06-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By jmd

Re: Stock t5 shifter lever, is there a clip between the fulcrum?

It's either a threaded joint, or a press-fit rubber bushed joint, depending on original application.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By jmd

Re: Magnum f with AMP bell housing

Tremec uses that casting for multi applications; yes you'll skip a bolt.

Match output shaft height to stock for best results. Luckily, you can.shim the mount up, or the member down, to adjust.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-26-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By jmd

Re: lt1 t56

the attachment stud for the master cylinder attachment is closer to the top on the 4th fen pedals.

The LT1 clutches can be tricky if there is too much, or too little slave cylinder movement.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-07-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By jmd

Re: T5 clutch pedal issue

The early style you have was changed in the 80s. They weren't the most bulletproof design.

The later one acts like a stop of sorts. A metal flap presses the switch , which is attached to the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-05-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By jmd

Re: T56 with Hyd Throwout bearing

First, did the clutch work previously, or is it new? Did you torque it to spec? The LT1 T56 space is slim; I don't know if the 1400-22 fits without going to a shallower clutch/flywheel setup.

86...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2022, 12:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By jmd

Re: 97 trans am (v6) rear diff worth swapping...?

If you want the wider rear, sure.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-03-2022, 12:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By jmd

Re: 9 bolt borg warner rearend with a spacer?

If your 2 series carrier has miles, consider the torsen swap.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/transmissions-drivetrain/721867-i-just-successfully-installed.html?ispreloading=1
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-09-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By jmd

Re: Lakewood Bellhousing Question

It is an alternate z-bar inner ballstud location.Some truck use.
Early third gens and most passenger cars used the engine block for the inner ballstud.
it is not needed.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-04-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 644
Posted By jmd

Re: Speedo gear blues

I doubt it.
So you got a wrong part or 3.
incorrect gear mesh is either a wrong diameter gear (there are other apps with a 34 tooth gear, and others that take a 17. And with out pictures of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By jmd

Re: 600HP T5 Borg warner

Looks like new B-W or new aftermarket stock replacement parts.
The case is OEM, not G-force.
Count your teeth, figure the ratios so you know them before you button it back up, and run it.
Watch...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By jmd

Re: Three Rivers Aluminum Driveshaft toast?

Yes.
No.
Later 4th gen F-body. So yes and no.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,758
Posted By jmd

Re: 6 speed trans for 383 stroker

T56 Magnum (not the -F version.)
If you like your first gear, you can go with the 2.97 first gear version. 6th is 0.63, which is what your 5th is.
If you want less first gear, you can go with the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By jmd

Re: Axle Swap Questions

If you want 3.73 gears, do it. They're not going to be an ideal gear for highway driving, or the powerband of some engines, but they're perfectly drivable. And if you hate them, you could put the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-12-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By jmd

Re: U-Joint Question for a 4th gen rear swap

Since cars get serviced and parts get swapped, verify what you have, instead of going by "what they had."

3R has inner lockrings in outer grooves on the caps, inboard of the yoke ears.

1310 has...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-02-2021, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
Posted By jmd

Re: 16lbs vs 30lbs flywheel

There's only one balance for 86-up 305/350.

While it is an internal balance engine, the crank rear counterweight moved from the crank to the flywheel when the 1pc rear main seal was designed. So...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-30-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
Posted By jmd

Re: 16lbs vs 30lbs flywheel

In a road race car, you can benefit very slightly from the lighter flywheel. Anything else, the heavier one is functionally better. However, the lighter flywheel was one of (many) pieces to make the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-31-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By jmd

Re: Losing hydraulic clutch pressure

The market used to have master/slave as easier to find. Some people like "no bleeding needed" of that. And on an LT1 setup, it's easy to replace them both without dropping the trans., so buy and...
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