T-5 Question

Posted By MikeM 10 Years Ago

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MikeM	Posted 10 Years Ago
Hitting on all eight cylinders Group: Forum Members Last Active: 10 Years Ago Posts: 6, Visits: 7	I have been chasing a vibration in my car since I installed a T-5 trans on my 292. (54 Ford car) Found out that it appears that the input shaft needed to be shortened or it touches the end of the crank. I used a Mummert adapter to install the T-5 on the bell housing. Question is, how much to cut off the input shaft. The thrust bearing is worn pretty good so I am fairly certain the input shaft is hitting. How much do I shave off to get adequate clearance? Can't find a dimension anywhere that I have looked. We believe the trans is out of an '87 Mustang V-8. Thanks!
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