strotter Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 I've got a WC T5 behind a 327 in my '72. Turns out it won't downshift into 3rd. And that's my favorite downshift! The shop manual sez: 1. Damaged or worn synchronizer sleeves or hubs ("Remove, disassemble, and inspect transmission. Replace worn or damaged components"), or 2. Worn, damaged, or incorrectly assembled gearshift selector plates, interlock plate, or selector arm ("Remove, disassemble, and inspect transmission cover assembly. Repair or replace components as necessary"). Both of these things fill me with fear. Though I have gotten elbow-deep in motors and rear-ends and suspensions and body-work, I have never in my life touched a manual tranny (except in motorcycles). I have no special tools, and no special skills. So here's my question: is it doable for a beginner to expect a repair/rebuild of this kind to work first time? How "critical" is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurem Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Hey if you've been elbow deep in a motorcycle trans, I say don't sweat it. Just take your time and get the manual and some upgrade parts, you know while you're at it. Go here for more info and stuff. Thure, T5 apart and waiting underneath my workbench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 More info here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Thurem has you headed in the right direction. They even sell a video showing how to do it. I have not rebuilt a T5, but because of the caged and tapered bearings on the WC, it is much easier than the loose bearings found on the cluster in a Muncie and T10 which I have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 And here too! Upgrades available... Gearzone.net Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Gearzone.net is main page for 5speeds.com. Same guy. Good info on manual trannys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 easy-but since i work as a ford dealer tech i have lots of practice.we pull um in 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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