earlycanz Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 I am new to the this forum but not to V8 Hybrids. I have a problem fitting my WC T5 transmission with a Mcleod hydraulic throwout bearing to my 327. The transmission had an early Mcleod bearing which of course leaked and I had it replaced with the 2 nd generation spin on bearing. The transmission slides in fine without the bearing but with the bearing will not go any further than about 1/2 inch from sitting flush against the bellhousing. Any one done this, do you "draw the transmission" in by gradually bolting it down or should this slide in easily right up to the bell housing? Has anyone had this experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Have you checked to see if the bearing is hitting the clutch prior to mating with the engine? Take a straightedge and place it across the bellhousing (engine side) and measure down into the bellhousing to the bearing surface where it contacts the pressure plate. If possible, then measure the same length form the back edge of the block to the pressure plate where it contacts the T/O bearing. The latter dimension should be just a tad less then the prior measurement. Also, if you want to try this, which helps a lot on my install, I drilled two 1" holes in the bottom of the bellhousing directly under the T/O bearing (one to look through, and one to shine a flashlight through). This way, after everything is bolted down, I can view the relationship of the bearing and the pressure plate, as well as the lines going to the T/O bearing to ensure they don't get severed by the rotating pressure plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlycanz Posted January 3, 2004 Author Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Terry, that is exactly what is wrong. The bearing buts up against it. When I returned the 1st bearing I had for the upgrade Mcleod tech told me the replacement was a spin on (like the old one), it looks different but is threaded on the back as the other so I was told to just spin it on. It looks like it should replace the input shaft bearing retainer but I was told no... just spin it onto what you have. Look at the shots I posted in my gallery. It does not look right and does not sit right with me to do it this way but I respect the techical knowledge of the manufacturer. There must be something I am missing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I had a conversation with McLeod about 2 months ago about my "old" design leaking on the banjo fittings. He explained to me they would offer me a 1 time only special for a discounted "new" design if I would send my old one in to them. Your pictures look just as he described the part to me. I was told in the conversation that, just as you said, this assembly is supposed to replace the bearing retainer (which your photo shows 4 large holes that appear to match the 4 bolts holding the retainer in place. The puzzle is the flat inside face, because I believe the bearing retainer has a recessed cut for the bearing, but I may be wrong on this. I agree with you about the "look". It just doesn't seem correct. Thanks for the pics. BTW, I kept my old T/O bearing when I found that the leaks went away after I replaced all (4) of the O-rings that were inside the banjo fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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