traction loc rebuild

hippi97 · 05-01-2001, 07:22 AM

I`m going to rebuild my traction loc this weekend. are there any tips or tricks I need to know?

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85 mustang coupe with a 88 block,edelbrock 6022 aluminum heads,crane roller rockers,aluminum driveshaft,C-4 trans,3500 stall,3.73 gears,lakewood traction action liftbars with air bag in right rear spring,longtube headers,flowmasters,
weiand stealth intake,600 holley,
best e.t. 1/8 mile 8.04
best mph. 85.56
best 60 foot 1.73...

jimberg · 05-01-2001, 08:50 AM

It's very important to soak the friction plates in friction modifier for at least 15 minutes, but 2 hours would be better.

There's a special tool for checking to see what size shims to use, but you can probably just put in the biggest shims and try to rotate them into the carrier housing. If they don't go, drop to the next biggest size. Mine went in with the biggest shims.

Gear oil really stinks.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

withamc · 05-01-2001, 10:06 AM

Use two 2" hose clamps to compress the S-spring before you pound it back into the carrier. Use tin snips to cut them off. It makes the job much easier. Also check out the altenating clutch pack method instead of the factory method. Mine is TIGHT!

NO SLO PK · 05-01-2001, 10:28 AM

Sometimes the 5/16 bolt that holds the cross shaft in place is a b**ch to remove. Make sure to use a box end wrench (not an open end) to prevent from rounding the bolt head. If it doesn't want to turn, heat the area with a small torch, and then try again. If you round the head, you're done for the day. This happened while I was trying to redo the cluctches on my Lightning. Send me a private message if this happens and I'll tell you what we had to do

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Russ L
'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

jimberg · 05-01-2001, 11:16 AM

Use a 5/16" 6-point socket to remove that bolt mentioned above.

I was able to get the spring back in by compressing it in a vice and then sliding the carrier housing on top of the spring. Once you get it started, you can tap it in with a hammer.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

05-01-2001, 07:22 AM	#1
hippi97 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: cohutta georgia Posts: 43	traction loc rebuild I`m going to rebuild my traction loc this weekend. are there any tips or tricks I need to know? ------------------ 85 mustang coupe with a 88 block,edelbrock 6022 aluminum heads,crane roller rockers,aluminum driveshaft,C-4 trans,3500 stall,3.73 gears,lakewood traction action liftbars with air bag in right rear spring,longtube headers,flowmasters, weiand stealth intake,600 holley, best e.t. 1/8 mile 8.04 best mph. 85.56 best 60 foot 1.73...

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05-01-2001, 08:50 AM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	It's very important to soak the friction plates in friction modifier for at least 15 minutes, but 2 hours would be better. There's a special tool for checking to see what size shims to use, but you can probably just put in the biggest shims and try to rotate them into the carrier housing. If they don't go, drop to the next biggest size. Mine went in with the biggest shims. Gear oil really stinks. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

05-01-2001, 10:06 AM	#3
withamc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 396	Use two 2" hose clamps to compress the S-spring before you pound it back into the carrier. Use tin snips to cut them off. It makes the job much easier. Also check out the altenating clutch pack method instead of the factory method. Mine is TIGHT!

05-01-2001, 10:28 AM	#4
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Sometimes the 5/16 bolt that holds the cross shaft in place is a b**ch to remove. Make sure to use a box end wrench (not an open end) to prevent from rounding the bolt head. If it doesn't want to turn, heat the area with a small torch, and then try again. If you round the head, you're done for the day. This happened while I was trying to redo the cluctches on my Lightning. Send me a private message if this happens and I'll tell you what we had to do . ------------------ Russ L '91 LX Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

05-01-2001, 11:16 AM	#5
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Use a 5/16" 6-point socket to remove that bolt mentioned above. I was able to get the spring back in by compressing it in a vice and then sliding the carrier housing on top of the spring. Once you get it started, you can tap it in with a hammer. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible