transmission help

[JTS71 Mach1]

I will try, but I'm not promising anything!

I don't think this worked???? JTS 71 Mach1

[Steven Harris]

That's alright - I was joking.

No need second guessing everyone.

[keith1562]

Regarding the engine transmission install, never did an installation on a 4 spd car. I have done or at least helped a friend install several engines and auto trans. units. I like to have them hooked up together prior to install. Make sure that you have the ceiling height for the cherry picker to clear. One thing I love about Ford, no Distributor in the back to clear or not clear the firewall. While bench racing I've heard many times that mechanics (shade tree or otherwise) install the flywheel, pilot bearing, disk, and pressure plate at least when hooking it all up. If you do go this route be sure the trans. lines up perfect, don't try to force it. You may have to loosen the motor mounts to get the tranny lined up, this is because the weight of the trans. & Trans. cross member may change the engines position. On the pic being to big, if you can move it to a pc then change it to a bit map. If it's still too big try cropping the edges. I use Faststone which is a free pic viewer and basic editor.

Good luck,
Keith S.

[1969_Mach1]

As far as installing the motor and trans, I've done both assembled and separate. But when doing it myself with no assistance its been easier to install the trans and bell housing (for manual trans) in the car with the rear mount attached but slightly loose. Be certain to have the shift fork and throw out bearing installed for a manual trans. Then use a floor jack to support the front of the trans and adjust it up or down as needed. Second, install the motor with the engine plate, flywheel, and clutch assembly installed. Be certain to use an alignment tool to center the clutch disk when installing the pressure plate.

I've done it like that more than with the motor and trans attached together as an assembly. Its more manageable and you're less likely to hit the inner fenders or firewall with the motor during the installation.

Also, on my Mach 1 if I install the 351W motor without the intake manifold installed I don't need to remove the one piece shock tower brace or the hood, which is a bonus when no assistance is available.

Best Regards,
Mike

[Mustangmike]

Quick tip for installing a manual transmission that I did not mention earlier.

Make a set of guide pins by using old head bolts. Cut the heads off of them and grind them smooth rounding off the ends.

Screw the guide pins into the bell housing where the tranny bolts go just hand tight.

Lift the tranny up and slide it over the guide pins and you should be pretty close to lined up. Generally if you are struggling with getting it in make sure your clutch fork is properly installed as it can interfere.

Once the tranny is all the way in remove one guide pins one at a time and replace with a tranny bolt.

Then take your new guide pins and put them in your tool box for next time.

[Steven Harris]

Make a set of guide pins by using old head bolts.

Mike, that is a great tip!