trans to bellhousing bolt - Page 2

TheJeanyus · 07-08-2010, 12:01 PM

Sounds like it's broke to me. I'll give you $500 for the whole car just so you don't have to mess with it any more.

coupe · 07-08-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty

that hex bolt is getting ground off when i get back to the house. it cant be much or somebody would know what it is, google didnt even know

Some of those bolts on the outside of the trans case hold lugs and attachment points for the parts inside. Remove certain bolts and some things fall apart inside. If you're prepared for that, then grind away. I think removing a bolt with the right tool is a little more appropriate.

QWKSNKE · 07-08-2010, 01:28 PM

I have been trying to call..........

QWKSNKE · 07-08-2010, 01:31 PM

By the way, that bolt that is in your way holds the lever that operates reverse I believe..

Also, go ahead and take the bellhousing bolts loose from the engine and drop it all as one assy. Unless I am forgetting something it can be done that way. It will be more of a pain in the ass but then you could worry about that one bolt with everything outside of the car

Shorty · 07-08-2010, 08:44 PM

Well finally got to where I could get a good bite on it & didn't budge with 1/2" impact or 2 people & a 2' power handle, heating did nothing nor did hammering it. Decided that it must have been cross threaded from Ford. Being as the bolt will have to be replaced, thinking of just cutting the head off to speed the process.

EHardy1971 · 07-08-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

By the way, that bolt that is in your way holds the lever that operates reverse I believe..

It does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty

Decided that it must have been cross threaded from Ford. Being as the bolt will have to be replaced, thinking of just cutting the head off to speed the process.

I doubt it was crossthreaded, it's probably seized up from corrosion on the threads. You might just want to pull the tranny with the bell housing, and work on it out from under the car. If the threads in the bell housing ARE messed up, you're going to have to take it to a machine shop to get a helicoil put in it, unless you have a kit to do it yourself.

Shorty · 07-13-2010, 07:40 AM

I have done clutches where the bell was attached. Is It normal on fix t5 to have a small gap (fingers width) that doesn't easily push up? Assuming so with the new parts & collar, given how little it is all spines have got to be aligned, is this correct? Wanted to be sure before I user the trans bolts to close the gaps.

Also installing aluminum driveshaft, marked all points on original but cant anywhere that says there is any particular way of installing the new one to insure balance. Some say the aluminum requires no specific orientation.

Thanks all.

Shorty · 07-13-2010, 07:41 AM

I have done clutches where the bell was attached. Is It normal on fix t5 to have a small gap (fingers width) that doesn't easily push up? Assuming so with the new parts & collar, given how little it is all spines have got to be aligned, is this correct? Wanted to be sure before I user the trans bolts to close the gaps.

Also installing aluminum driveshaft, marked all points on original but cant anywhere that says there is any particular way of installing the new one to insure balance. Some say the aluminum requires no specific orientation.

Thanks all.

coupe · 07-13-2010, 10:38 AM

put driveshaft on and if it vibrates, re-install 90º rotated... do this until it is back smooth again. Not a difficult task. Loc-tite on final one.

QWKSNKE · 07-13-2010, 01:23 PM

there is a yellow paint mark on the driveshaft. Align that with the with the factory yellow paint mark on the pinion flange and you will be good to go

Sometimes tranny's will be a pain in the ass to push all the way up. The t-5 in my old cobra used to give me and Brian hell anytime we were reinstalling it. Most other cars we never had a majo problem with. Did you grease up your bearing retainer?

07-08-2010, 12:01 PM	#11
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07-08-2010, 01:28 PM	#13
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07-08-2010, 01:31 PM	#14
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	By the way, that bolt that is in your way holds the lever that operates reverse I believe.. Also, go ahead and take the bellhousing bolts loose from the engine and drop it all as one assy. Unless I am forgetting something it can be done that way. It will be more of a pain in the ass but then you could worry about that one bolt with everything outside of the car __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy Last edited by QWKSNKE; 07-08-2010 at 01:37 PM.

07-08-2010, 08:44 PM	#15
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Well finally got to where I could get a good bite on it & didn't budge with 1/2" impact or 2 people & a 2' power handle, heating did nothing nor did hammering it. Decided that it must have been cross threaded from Ford. Being as the bolt will have to be replaced, thinking of just cutting the head off to speed the process. __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

07-13-2010, 07:40 AM	#17
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	I have done clutches where the bell was attached. Is It normal on fix t5 to have a small gap (fingers width) that doesn't easily push up? Assuming so with the new parts & collar, given how little it is all spines have got to be aligned, is this correct? Wanted to be sure before I user the trans bolts to close the gaps. Also installing aluminum driveshaft, marked all points on original but cant anywhere that says there is any particular way of installing the new one to insure balance. Some say the aluminum requires no specific orientation. Thanks all. __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

07-13-2010, 07:41 AM	#18
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	I have done clutches where the bell was attached. Is It normal on fix t5 to have a small gap (fingers width) that doesn't easily push up? Assuming so with the new parts & collar, given how little it is all spines have got to be aligned, is this correct? Wanted to be sure before I user the trans bolts to close the gaps. Also installing aluminum driveshaft, marked all points on original but cant anywhere that says there is any particular way of installing the new one to insure balance. Some say the aluminum requires no specific orientation. Thanks all. __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

07-13-2010, 10:38 AM	#19
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	put driveshaft on and if it vibrates, re-install 90º rotated... do this until it is back smooth again. Not a difficult task. Loc-tite on final one.

07-13-2010, 01:23 PM	#20
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	there is a yellow paint mark on the driveshaft. Align that with the with the factory yellow paint mark on the pinion flange and you will be good to go Sometimes tranny's will be a pain in the ass to push all the way up. The t-5 in my old cobra used to give me and Brian hell anytime we were reinstalling it. Most other cars we never had a majo problem with. Did you grease up your bearing retainer? __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy Last edited by QWKSNKE; 07-13-2010 at 01:26 PM.