Help! Auto to Tremec 3550 problems

bigredstang · 07-25-2001, 08:00 AM

I just tried to start my mustang with the new tranny and the starter wont engage the flywheel. I have a McCloud blowproof bellhousing and I ground out the spacer (like my instructions said) so the starter is setting farther out. Is that where the starter is supposed to be for a tremec 3550. It sounds like the starter is kicking out to try to engage but I must have put the starter out to far on the bellhousing. Also, the clutch pedal safty switch isnt working. I unplugged 3 connectors on the clutch pedal and still could get the starter to spin.

Thanks,
Greg

SaleenGTS · 07-25-2001, 08:26 AM

You don't need the spacer. I know they say you do, but you don't. The TR3550 is designed as a direct factory replacement. Try removing the spacer and see how it lines up.

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Dustin
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bigredstang · 07-25-2001, 08:40 AM

The spacer is already out. Are you saying that the spacer should have stayed in so that the starter is closer?

Greg

bigredstang · 07-26-2001, 08:17 AM

I just found out that it needed to be in the closer spot. The spacer should have remained. This is because the flywheel stayed the same as for T-5. The only problem I have now is the clutch interlock always allows the started to activate regardless clutch position. Does anyone have any ideas? At least I can drive it now.

Greg

07-25-2001, 08:00 AM	#1
bigredstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: lincoln, NE Posts: 80	Help! Auto to Tremec 3550 problems I just tried to start my mustang with the new tranny and the starter wont engage the flywheel. I have a McCloud blowproof bellhousing and I ground out the spacer (like my instructions said) so the starter is setting farther out. Is that where the starter is supposed to be for a tremec 3550. It sounds like the starter is kicking out to try to engage but I must have put the starter out to far on the bellhousing. Also, the clutch pedal safty switch isnt working. I unplugged 3 connectors on the clutch pedal and still could get the starter to spin. Thanks, Greg

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07-25-2001, 08:26 AM	#2
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	You don't need the spacer. I know they say you do, but you don't. The TR3550 is designed as a direct factory replacement. Try removing the spacer and see how it lines up. ------------------ Dustin 89 Saleen GT Sport,428 rwhp,TFS Street Heat Intake,TFS TW Heads,TFS #2 cam,BD-11A 9 psi,Crane 1.6 rr's,BBK 70mm TB,Pro-M 80mm MAF,MSD 6BTM, FMS 9mm wires,BBK longtubes,BBK Short H-pipe,American Thunder cat back,3.55's 12.3@119 http://www.mustangworks.com/rides/pictures/Listing1549-slot1.jpg

07-25-2001, 08:40 AM	#3
bigredstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: lincoln, NE Posts: 80	The spacer is already out. Are you saying that the spacer should have stayed in so that the starter is closer? Greg

07-26-2001, 08:17 AM	#4
bigredstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: lincoln, NE Posts: 80	I just found out that it needed to be in the closer spot. The spacer should have remained. This is because the flywheel stayed the same as for T-5. The only problem I have now is the clutch interlock always allows the started to activate regardless clutch position. Does anyone have any ideas? At least I can drive it now. Greg