Finding A T-5 Manual Tranny Is Drivin' Me Nuts !

Ingeneius · 11-27-2005, 12:14 PM

I had my 302 longblocked with all new parts, pistons, cam, crank shaft, valves, freeze plugs, ect. It took 2 weeks for the long block rebuild but worth it. Total cost with a new dist. cleaning-oil pan, valve covers, $1,550.00, (Parkland National Auto) Now the tranny (C4) is slipping in 2nd and hesitating before going into 3rd (waits untill 43 MPH,

, Not good), I put a new filter and fluid when I did the engine but now it's time for a fix, she (Sally) just sits in the garage looking pretty so there is no hurry

mustangII460 · 11-27-2005, 12:39 PM

1)T-5

2) Why not do a wet compression check. Maybe your heads only need rebuilt.

rwhite65 · 11-27-2005, 05:13 PM

Schooner-
I have been watching several of ur posts here and see that you are getting some good advice, so if I have missed some topics here, I apologize.

You said you performed a compression test on the engine. My question is why did you feel that test was needed in the first place? Depending on how you answer this question, may determine how good my following advice is.

From what I gather you want a reliable, but not overly powerful Mustang. If the car is not smoking, is not using oil, and seems to not be leaking oil too bad, leave it alone. This is also considering the engine has decent oil pressure. Ford small blocks are durable and reliable. Keep good oil, plugs, and wires in it and u will have many miles of smiles.

Now, if the car has been running poorly, or seems to be lacking power, this advice may change slightly.
Hope this helps,
Ryan

11-27-2005, 12:14 PM	#1
Ingeneius Sonic Blue 2005 Convertible GT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 19	Re: Finding A T-5 Manual Tranny Is Drivin' Me Nuts ! I had my 302 longblocked with all new parts, pistons, cam, crank shaft, valves, freeze plugs, ect. It took 2 weeks for the long block rebuild but worth it. Total cost with a new dist. cleaning-oil pan, valve covers, $1,550.00, (Parkland National Auto) Now the tranny (C4) is slipping in 2nd and hesitating before going into 3rd (waits untill 43 MPH, , Not good), I put a new filter and fluid when I did the engine but now it's time for a fix, she (Sally) just sits in the garage looking pretty so there is no hurry __________________ Lovin my wifes 05 Sonic Blue GT convertible w/ Black leather interior, But the 67 Fire Red Coupe W/302 Auto. still gets the warm garage.

11-27-2005, 12:39 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Finding A T-5 Manual Tranny Is Drivin' Me Nuts ! 1)T-5 2) Why not do a wet compression check. Maybe your heads only need rebuilt. __________________ Frank

11-27-2005, 05:13 PM	#3
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Finding A T-5 Manual Tranny Is Drivin' Me Nuts ! Schooner- I have been watching several of ur posts here and see that you are getting some good advice, so if I have missed some topics here, I apologize. You said you performed a compression test on the engine. My question is why did you feel that test was needed in the first place? Depending on how you answer this question, may determine how good my following advice is. From what I gather you want a reliable, but not overly powerful Mustang. If the car is not smoking, is not using oil, and seems to not be leaking oil too bad, leave it alone. This is also considering the engine has decent oil pressure. Ford small blocks are durable and reliable. Keep good oil, plugs, and wires in it and u will have many miles of smiles. Now, if the car has been running poorly, or seems to be lacking power, this advice may change slightly. Hope this helps, Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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