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Old 02-16-2013, 10:16 AM   #1
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I am in the process of putting a t5 in my truck, and wondering what the angle of the drive shaft should be. I took measurements of it when the 3 speed was in it. but the t5 is about about a foot longer. THANKS
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:29 AM   #2
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Match the angle of the pinion on the rear axle. Should be somewhere between 0 and 3 degrees if you have the stock axle and original engine.
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The engine should be 3* down in the back to keep the carburetor level. This will probably match the pinion being 3* up which it should be.
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:25 PM   #4
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:33 PM   #5
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How about some pictures of this project? Lots of F1 owners on this site.

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Old 02-16-2013, 08:51 PM   #6
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There was a long thread a few months ago on what seems to be the same topic- T5 into an F1. Here's the link:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...r+f1&showall=1
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PeteVS,
Thanks! Bugsiegel did a super job of documenting this procedure.
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Subscribed. I started doing the same thing. I'll say you need to figure out how to keep the original crossmember secured, as it's a key component of the F1's frame, brake system, pedals, etc. I plan on modifying an F2 crossmember for mine. I'll also have a second crossmember to hold the trans, and a bolt-on "skidplate" to join the two together.
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