TKO rebuild

drudis · 06-25-2002, 08:12 AM

Anyone ever rebuild a TKO ?

I blew 3rd gear and according to D&D (over the phone) I need to "replace the 3rd gear cluster and output shaft"...

[I installed this tranny last august and only put 6 freakin opentrack events on it!!!]

sn95gt19 · 06-25-2002, 01:30 PM

I HAVE REBUILT A 3550, which is basically the same except for the output shaft. when you say that you blew third gear, did you take the trans apart yet, or are you going off the fact that it is just messed up in 3rd? i blew out the 3-4 shift fork, 1st&2nd gear sliders, and the synchro's. i only had the trans in for 6 months also(but i drive it like i stole it everyday, so i know it was my fault) if you did take the trans apart already, you do need to replace the cluster, if the teeth are messed up from the blown 3rd gear(did the same thing with a t-5) about the output shaft, i dont think you would need to replace that unless its bent, all the gears come off the shaft.

drudis · 06-25-2002, 01:34 PM

The tranny was "crunching" as I drove it in 3rd. Not going into 3rd (not during the shift) but once in 3rd, and applying power, THEN it would crunch (sounded like a cordless drill, hitting the clutch setting, and stripping gears).

According to D&D, they (over the phone) think its a 3rd gear, and 3rd gear cluster...

Will pull the tranny (maybe tonight). Now that YOU are here to help, I may take some photos, and ask for your input.

sn95gt19 · 06-25-2002, 01:40 PM

yeah, i have the hanlon motorsports step by step video, so if you need to know something let me know.

drudis · 06-25-2002, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sn95gt19
yeah, i have the hanlon motorsports step by step video, so if you need to know something let me know.

Is that video for T5 rebuild, or TKO, or any trans...?

Hammer · 06-25-2002, 07:17 PM

Wow, what is it with 3550s\TKOs and 3rd gear....
The syncro going into third is already giving me trouble after a few months. Heck, my T-45 did better than that...

sn95gt19 · 06-26-2002, 09:37 AM

the video is for the tremec 3550 and the tko (specifically), it was only 25.00 i think that would be your best bet you could give them a call. HANLON MOTORSPORTS 1-610-469-2695

06-25-2002, 08:12 AM	#1
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	TKO rebuild Anyone ever rebuild a TKO ? I blew 3rd gear and according to D&D (over the phone) I need to "replace the 3rd gear cluster and output shaft"... [I installed this tranny last august and only put 6 freakin opentrack events on it!!!] __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

06-25-2002, 01:30 PM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	I HAVE REBUILT A 3550, which is basically the same except for the output shaft. when you say that you blew third gear, did you take the trans apart yet, or are you going off the fact that it is just messed up in 3rd? i blew out the 3-4 shift fork, 1st&2nd gear sliders, and the synchro's. i only had the trans in for 6 months also(but i drive it like i stole it everyday, so i know it was my fault) if you did take the trans apart already, you do need to replace the cluster, if the teeth are messed up from the blown 3rd gear(did the same thing with a t-5) about the output shaft, i dont think you would need to replace that unless its bent, all the gears come off the shaft. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

06-25-2002, 01:34 PM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	The tranny was "crunching" as I drove it in 3rd. Not going into 3rd (not during the shift) but once in 3rd, and applying power, THEN it would crunch (sounded like a cordless drill, hitting the clutch setting, and stripping gears). According to D&D, they (over the phone) think its a 3rd gear, and 3rd gear cluster... Will pull the tranny (maybe tonight). Now that YOU are here to help, I may take some photos, and ask for your input. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

06-25-2002, 01:40 PM	#4
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	yeah, i have the hanlon motorsports step by step video, so if you need to know something let me know. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

06-25-2002, 07:17 PM	#6
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Wow, what is it with 3550s\TKOs and 3rd gear.... The syncro going into third is already giving me trouble after a few months. Heck, my T-45 did better than that... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

06-26-2002, 09:37 AM	#7
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	the video is for the tremec 3550 and the tko (specifically), it was only 25.00 i think that would be your best bet you could give them a call. HANLON MOTORSPORTS 1-610-469-2695 __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

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