So while ive got the trans out of the truck, is there anything else i should replace, besides the slave and the clutch?
Also im doing all the u-joints too as it needs them...

Or anything to do while under there that can boost some performance?


Just looking for tips, ideas, and opinions....


Thanks guys...

 

If you "crawl" a heavier flywheel would help, or if you more into higher RPM activity a lighter flywheel will build RPM faster.

 

alright, thanks for the tip unrulee~

 

Change the tranny and T-case fluid. . .maybe change out the tranny mount for a new one, especially if it's old and covered in crap. . .now would also be a good time to inspect your rear engine oil seal and replace if necessary.

it's late and that's all I can think of right now

 

got it on the list.... Thanks though!!!!

 

Looks like the basics have been covered. I make it a habit that anytime that anytime that I have the tranny out I replace the slave cylinder.

 

Pilot bushin, throwout bearing check the clutch fork for wear, check all the yokes too. Also make sure ya get a new slave cylinder line. Rear main for sure, also check al the seals on the tranny and t case to see if theyre leakin.

 

There is no clutch fork... Hence the internal slave...
Checked rear main. Looks good as i knew it would...

Seals all look good too!

Did notice ive got an oil leak appears to be coming from the lower intake gasket... Is that a place that would have an oil leak?

 

Ah I thought it was an external slave like the one on the 85 that uses a fork.

 

lucky you...
Internal slave... I wish i could meet the ford designer that came up with that brillant idea...
I would kick his **** so hard he would fly back in time and change that damn design...

 

Ya another thing ya could do is swap in a four speed so ya dont have to deal with it and ya would also gain the granny gear.

 

Ive got a granny gear with the 5 speed, actually its a 4 speed with over drive... Granny first like a 7.3X first gear...

 

The granny gear in a 4 spd is 6.XX something ain't it?

 

Im not sure but my 85 wont go over 10 in granny in 2hi and thats revin it up alot. If I remember right your first gear should get ya to about 20 right?

 

wow i was way off... Dont know where i got that number... The zf i got in my truck the 1st gear ratio is 5.72... with the 4.10 gears, on stock tires IT CREEPS... But now its good since im still rolling 4.10 gears but 37" tires...

here is where i got the info...
Dual Range Auxiliary Transmission Gear Ratio Chart