damn,mutha,sh*t,kok. 'top secret' way to get the trans aligned??

09-07-2001, 11:45 AM

pulled my trans last nite, came out easy and i thought, great, this'll be a breeze..hahahahehehe!!!

replaced the seal, installed the pilot bushing... triple checked the alignment of the clutch plate (with an alignment tool).

tried for 2 hours to get it in, even checked and readjusted the clutch plate to be sure.

I did check the bushing before i put it in, it fits on the tranny shaft..

so how bout it, there must be some secret to this, i have never had this much trouble before...

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Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap)bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5,89 ported heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam, 600 Holley, high volume oil pump, front P235/60/R15's, rear P245/60/R15's.....

Some day (3:73 gears & N2O)!!!

will this ever end????

88PONY · 09-07-2001, 12:39 PM

I had the same problem. If you have the bellhousing already on, then hook up the cable to the fork. Then have someone step on the pedal as you put the trans in. It should pop right in. It did for me. It sound kinda half a$$ed, but it worked and there were no alignment problems when I took it out again.

Good luck

302 LX Eric · 09-07-2001, 12:46 PM

I wish I could help you out, but I've never done a tranny job before! But, I am installing a new Tremec this weekend!

Was hoping that you could tell me how to replace the rear-main seal and pilot bearing. Does the seal just pop out with a screw driver?

Thanks for your help and sorry that I couldn't help you out with your question. I just hope my tranny goes in right.

E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

Rick 91GT · 09-07-2001, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 88PONY:
I had the same problem. If you have the bellhousing already on, then hook up the cable to the fork. Then have someone step on the pedal as you put the trans in. It should pop right in. It did for me. It sound kinda half a$$ed, but it worked and there were no alignment problems when I took it out again.

Good luck

That way works very good and is easy to do. I had the same issue even though I was sure it was aligned perfect.

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09-07-2001, 02:23 PM

thanks for the replies, i'll try it tonite, i've been trying to install the bell housing and trans at the same time..

the rear main seal is a bit tough to get out, but yes a screw driver works.. for the pilot bushing (if it's not the same size as needed) you may need a slide hammer, they fit really tight.

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Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap)bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5,89 ported heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam, 600 Holley, high volume oil pump, front P235/60/R15's, rear P245/60/R15's.....

Some day (3:73 gears & N2O)!!!

will this ever end????

Chevyguy · 09-07-2001, 04:06 PM

I spent several hours wrestling with my trans since it would not slide all the way in. Thank god it was on a lift at the time. Turns out all I had to do was start the 4 bolts that hold the trans to the bellhousing and Slooowwwlllyyy and evenly tighten them up, it just goes in baby. I was too chicken to try that assuming I would crack the aluminum bellhousing etc...

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage
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exgmguy · 09-07-2001, 06:13 PM

The push in the clutch trick works great.

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1988 Mustang GT
11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01)
1992 BadAzz Wrangler
1993 Explorer

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09-07-2001, 11:45 AM	#1
jerryIII Guest Posts: n/a	*damn,mutha,sht,kok. 'top secret' way to get the trans aligned??** pulled my trans last nite, came out easy and i thought, great, this'll be a breeze..hahahahehehe!!! replaced the seal, installed the pilot bushing... triple checked the alignment of the clutch plate (with an alignment tool). tried for 2 hours to get it in, even checked and readjusted the clutch plate to be sure. I did check the bushing before i put it in, it fits on the tranny shaft.. so how bout it, there must be some secret to this, i have never had this much trouble before... ------------------ Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap)bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5,89 ported heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam, 600 Holley, high volume oil pump, front P235/60/R15's, rear P245/60/R15's..... Some day (3:73 gears & N2O)!!! will this ever end????

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09-07-2001, 12:39 PM	#2
88PONY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: INDIO CA USA Posts: 141	I had the same problem. If you have the bellhousing already on, then hook up the cable to the fork. Then have someone step on the pedal as you put the trans in. It should pop right in. It did for me. It sound kinda half a$$ed, but it worked and there were no alignment problems when I took it out again. Good luck

09-07-2001, 12:46 PM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I wish I could help you out, but I've never done a tranny job before! But, I am installing a new Tremec this weekend! Was hoping that you could tell me how to replace the rear-main seal and pilot bearing. Does the seal just pop out with a screw driver? Thanks for your help and sorry that I couldn't help you out with your question. I just hope my tranny goes in right. E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

09-07-2001, 02:23 PM	#5
jerryIII Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for the replies, i'll try it tonite, i've been trying to install the bell housing and trans at the same time.. the rear main seal is a bit tough to get out, but yes a screw driver works.. for the pilot bushing (if it's not the same size as needed) you may need a slide hammer, they fit really tight. ------------------ Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap)bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5,89 ported heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam, 600 Holley, high volume oil pump, front P235/60/R15's, rear P245/60/R15's..... Some day (3:73 gears & N2O)!!! will this ever end????

09-07-2001, 04:06 PM	#6
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I spent several hours wrestling with my trans since it would not slide all the way in. Thank god it was on a lift at the time. Turns out all I had to do was start the 4 bolts that hold the trans to the bellhousing and Slooowwwlllyyy and evenly tighten them up, it just goes in baby. I was too chicken to try that assuming I would crack the aluminum bellhousing etc... ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages.

09-07-2001, 06:13 PM	#7
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	The push in the clutch trick works great. ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 11.8 @ 123 (7/14/01) 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer See my car at: www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?179