Tremec users must read!

soon2Bturbo · 02-29-2004, 09:01 PM

Hey everyone. I'm going to be running a Tremec TKO, but there is a problem. I need to use a scattershield but I've been told (by a very reputible shop) that people who use this combo have shifting problems. It is the clutch fork, not the trans. They say the length of the stock fork is incorrect because of the way it is attached to the scattershield. The stock fork must be modified since there is not an aftermarket one out there. This is not a prob with alum tremec bellhousing, but I can't use that. Anybody using a TKO w/ scattershield that have this prob? Any solutions/ home remedies? Love to hear from you. THX

Mike93GT · 03-01-2004, 04:25 AM

Actually they do sell longer ones now, but they are around $90.

I have a tremec and a Mcleod safety bell, and you can tell that the pull on the fork by the cable is not exactly perfect, but I have been using the stock one with no problems. I have heard of others doing the same. All the aftermarket one that I saw a picture of really looked like is a stock one cut and lengthened a bit and welded back. If you have a welder, you can do it yourself. I was going to, but since it worked the way it was, I figured why bother.

302 LX Eric · 03-01-2004, 08:51 AM

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Originally posted by Mike93GT
Actually they do sell longer ones now, but they are around $90. I have a tremec and a Mcleod safety bell, and you can tell that the pull on the fork by the cable is not exactly perfect, but I have been using the stock one with no problems. I have heard of others doing the same. All the aftermarket one that I saw a picture of really looked like is a stock one cut and lengthened a bit and welded back. If you have a welder, you can do it yourself. I was going to, but since it worked the way it was, I figured why bother.

Yep. Mike's right. I've got a McLeod saftey bell too and the stock fork is fine. And if you do need a longer one you can just buy one.

No issues my friend!
E

soon2Bturbo · 03-01-2004, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the help, fellas! I'll check out Mcloud. If you find out any more info, please spread the word. Thanks again!

302 LX Eric · 03-02-2004, 09:36 AM

You may want to check out D&D Performance. This is where I purchased my Tremec from and these guys know tranny's period. Good guys, good prices and lots of great information.

Link to website

Hope this helps,
E

drudis · 03-02-2004, 11:19 AM

I used the scattershield bellhousing with the longer TKO fork.
Worked with both the aluminum bellhousing and scattershiled housing...
http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/tko

02-29-2004, 09:01 PM	#1
soon2Bturbo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: N. Illinois Posts: 15	Tremec users must read! Hey everyone. I'm going to be running a Tremec TKO, but there is a problem. I need to use a scattershield but I've been told (by a very reputible shop) that people who use this combo have shifting problems. It is the clutch fork, not the trans. They say the length of the stock fork is incorrect because of the way it is attached to the scattershield. The stock fork must be modified since there is not an aftermarket one out there. This is not a prob with alum tremec bellhousing, but I can't use that. Anybody using a TKO w/ scattershield that have this prob? Any solutions/ home remedies? Love to hear from you. THX __________________ blue coupe:347 tfs, tremec

03-01-2004, 04:25 AM	#2
Mike93GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WI Posts: 22	Actually they do sell longer ones now, but they are around $90. I have a tremec and a Mcleod safety bell, and you can tell that the pull on the fork by the cable is not exactly perfect, but I have been using the stock one with no problems. I have heard of others doing the same. All the aftermarket one that I saw a picture of really looked like is a stock one cut and lengthened a bit and welded back. If you have a welder, you can do it yourself. I was going to, but since it worked the way it was, I figured why bother. __________________ 93 GT-11.8@116

03-01-2004, 09:29 PM	#4
soon2Bturbo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: N. Illinois Posts: 15	Thanks for the help, fellas! I'll check out Mcloud. If you find out any more info, please spread the word. Thanks again! __________________ blue coupe:347 tfs, tremec

03-02-2004, 09:36 AM	#5
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	You may want to check out D&D Performance. This is where I purchased my Tremec from and these guys know tranny's period. Good guys, good prices and lots of great information. Link to website Hope this helps, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

03-02-2004, 11:19 AM	#6
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I used the scattershield bellhousing with the longer TKO fork. Worked with both the aluminum bellhousing and scattershiled housing... http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/tko __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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