A855 - 5 Speed
Installed August 10, 2019.
New poly motor and trans mount, u-joints and straps recently installed.
Used stock trans yoke but had to clean it multiple times, the bottom was packed with buildup. I actually made a tool to clean using a new toothbrush and a file handle, as well as a dental pick.
Bought rebuild parts for the clutch linkage. Had to modify my stock bellhousing spacer to make the z-bar level in all directions, notched it a little - just remembered it wouldn't stay put, lock washers didn't work, I screwed a bolt in it to get home one night and there it stayed. I want to weld it up, but it's galvanized or something, doesn't rust.
Also had to grind the end of the z-bar clutch side to clear the header.
I had the overcenter spring on with the 4 speed and Centerforce clutch, new a few years ago, but it was holding the pedal down this time around. Tried unbolting pedal assembly, but even with the carpet and pedal pad removed it didn't give enough to free the spring. A large prybar worked, somehow.
Also had to bend the rod from the pedal to the z-bar near the pedal to get a perfect movement.
Linkage works great.
Installed August 10, 2019.
New poly motor and trans mount, u-joints and straps recently installed.
Used stock trans yoke but had to clean it multiple times, the bottom was packed with buildup. I actually made a tool to clean using a new toothbrush and a file handle, as well as a dental pick.
Bought rebuild parts for the clutch linkage. Had to modify my stock bellhousing spacer to make the z-bar level in all directions, notched it a little - just remembered it wouldn't stay put, lock washers didn't work, I screwed a bolt in it to get home one night and there it stayed. I want to weld it up, but it's galvanized or something, doesn't rust.
Also had to grind the end of the z-bar clutch side to clear the header.
I had the overcenter spring on with the 4 speed and Centerforce clutch, new a few years ago, but it was holding the pedal down this time around. Tried unbolting pedal assembly, but even with the carpet and pedal pad removed it didn't give enough to free the spring. A large prybar worked, somehow.
Also had to bend the rod from the pedal to the z-bar near the pedal to get a perfect movement.
Linkage works great.
