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Anyone ever install a 5.0 L w/a 5 speed toploader??? This was donated from a 86 Mustang and had a cable actuated clutch. Probably will need to fabricated linkage to operate clutch as I want to keep the original pedal assembly. Ideas???
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I assume you are talking a T5 Trans.
If so, I have one in my '57. There are probably some slick aftermarket slave cylinders out there, but I used the one that came with the original 6 cy/ 3speed that I had taken out. I of course bought a new replacement cylinder. Fabricated brackets to mount it as a "pusher" from the rear, whereas the orignal Mustang cable was a "puller" from the front. I also fabricated a fairly strong return spring to be sure the Throwout bearing would pull away from the clutch. I have driven this thing about 11,000 miles since I put it together, and so far, so good.
Good Luck
Randy
If so, I have one in my '57. There are probably some slick aftermarket slave cylinders out there, but I used the one that came with the original 6 cy/ 3speed that I had taken out. I of course bought a new replacement cylinder. Fabricated brackets to mount it as a "pusher" from the rear, whereas the orignal Mustang cable was a "puller" from the front. I also fabricated a fairly strong return spring to be sure the Throwout bearing would pull away from the clutch. I have driven this thing about 11,000 miles since I put it together, and so far, so good.
Good Luck
Randy
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Randy, what tower did you put on this?? Hurst?? Only found one that may work and I'll probably have to go to buckets instead of the bench. This is a front puller as yours and is a T-5, shift tower is all the way back and used the shorty. Thanks for the input, got a pic of the set up??
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I found an old aftermarket shifter in the junk yard, cut it off (flat handle), drilled it to match, and bolted it on to the T5. Since I already have buckets, it is in a good location and about 4 inches longer than the Mustang shifter. Certainly wouldn't work with bench seat. I do like the location for driving, though.
I don't have pictures. One of these days I need to take time to purchase and learn to use a digital camera.
Randy
I don't have pictures. One of these days I need to take time to purchase and learn to use a digital camera.
Randy
