t5 to my 67 w/289

66fastback · 07-04-2009, 11:28 AM

as far as the T5 install goes, use the late model bell housing and convert to a cable clutch. When I originally installed mine I modified the late model bell housing to use the stock style clutch pieces (which had 30+ years of wear and tear on them). It worked, but I was never happy with the clutch. I finally swapped over to a cable clutch and it was one of the best things I ever did to my 66. Smooth and reliable.

As far as the engine/tranny swap. If you really have a dead cylinder on the 289 (read from another post), then you should probably just pull the 289 and store it and swap in the 5.0. Yes there are parts to purchase and it is not a slam dunk, but it is a very easy swap that will net you more power and possibly mileage. Just bolt on your carb, intake and exhaust and go.

Oh yeah, the drive shaft from the 88 will be way too short, but the Yoke will work on the old driveshaft (which MIGHT have to be shortened, I would put it in and check the clearance before I sent it out to be cut.....mine had to be cut about an inch.)

shark7000 · 07-05-2009, 06:34 AM

That gives me some good info. I hadn't read anywhere that the newer yolk would fit the old drive shaft until now. I'm glad I don't have to buy a special one. For now, the four speed is stuck in 1st, or 2nd, and Rev. I don't know how that happened. The guy that was doing some body work parked it in the driveway, and when I went to move it, it would not go out of gear. I tried and tried and somehow got it to go to Rev. but now it just goes nowhere and smokes the clutch if I try. But this project has been put on hold since my son got his graduation gift, 87 Supra, that I have been doing the body work my self, and other repairs, getting it read for paint, so he can drive it. If body work was my thing, I could have been done a long time ago. This is something I am now learning to do. Once that's done, I'll be back to working on the Mustang.
As for the other post about the missing cylinder, the raw fuel smell from the exhaust makes me feel sick when driving in town. On the high way, there is enough air flowing to not bother me. It doesn't smoke, so I really think it's the valves. I haven't done the compression check yet. I've been too busy with other things for now. I need to make a new push button to make it easier to. I lost my old one.

66fastback · 07-06-2009, 09:43 AM

As far as the Yoke/driveshaft goes, they ALL can go together. There are only a few different U-joint sizes used, most of the V8 Fords are either 1310 or 1330. Ford changed the way the rear bolts to the driveshaft, but that too is simple and of no concern for your project.

07-04-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
66fastback Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 208	Re: t5 to my 67 w/289 as far as the T5 install goes, use the late model bell housing and convert to a cable clutch. When I originally installed mine I modified the late model bell housing to use the stock style clutch pieces (which had 30+ years of wear and tear on them). It worked, but I was never happy with the clutch. I finally swapped over to a cable clutch and it was one of the best things I ever did to my 66. Smooth and reliable. As far as the engine/tranny swap. If you really have a dead cylinder on the 289 (read from another post), then you should probably just pull the 289 and store it and swap in the 5.0. Yes there are parts to purchase and it is not a slam dunk, but it is a very easy swap that will net you more power and possibly mileage. Just bolt on your carb, intake and exhaust and go. Oh yeah, the drive shaft from the 88 will be way too short, but the Yoke will work on the old driveshaft (which MIGHT have to be shortened, I would put it in and check the clearance before I sent it out to be cut.....mine had to be cut about an inch.) __________________ 66 GT Fastback,fuel injected 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's and duals, 3.40 gears and handling mods...just call me "Doc"

07-05-2009, 06:34 AM	#2
shark7000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13	Re: t5 to my 67 w/289 That gives me some good info. I hadn't read anywhere that the newer yolk would fit the old drive shaft until now. I'm glad I don't have to buy a special one. For now, the four speed is stuck in 1st, or 2nd, and Rev. I don't know how that happened. The guy that was doing some body work parked it in the driveway, and when I went to move it, it would not go out of gear. I tried and tried and somehow got it to go to Rev. but now it just goes nowhere and smokes the clutch if I try. But this project has been put on hold since my son got his graduation gift, 87 Supra, that I have been doing the body work my self, and other repairs, getting it read for paint, so he can drive it. If body work was my thing, I could have been done a long time ago. This is something I am now learning to do. Once that's done, I'll be back to working on the Mustang. As for the other post about the missing cylinder, the raw fuel smell from the exhaust makes me feel sick when driving in town. On the high way, there is enough air flowing to not bother me. It doesn't smoke, so I really think it's the valves. I haven't done the compression check yet. I've been too busy with other things for now. I need to make a new push button to make it easier to. I lost my old one. __________________ 67 Mustang Coupe w/289 & 4 speed

07-06-2009, 09:43 AM	#3
66fastback Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 208	Re: t5 to my 67 w/289 As far as the Yoke/driveshaft goes, they ALL can go together. There are only a few different U-joint sizes used, most of the V8 Fords are either 1310 or 1330. Ford changed the way the rear bolts to the driveshaft, but that too is simple and of no concern for your project. __________________ 66 GT Fastback,fuel injected 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's and duals, 3.40 gears and handling mods...just call me "Doc"