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rowens55 · 08-12-2017, 01:25 PM

I have a question about a T5 install in my 55CV. I have the motor stabbed and the trans hung on the back. When I measure between the frame rails I have 17 7/8" on the driver side and 18 5/8" on passenger side to center of the output shaft. When I move it to center it wants to come back to its current location. Anyone have any ideas on this? I don't want to put anything in a bind this my question. I cannot find any info in my searches that addresses this situation. Any help/info on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

JeffB2 · 08-12-2017, 01:40 PM

Ask in the H.A.M.B. 1952-59 Ford Social Group this swap has been done by several members.

40 Deluxe · 08-12-2017, 02:50 PM

Do the same measurement to the center of the front pulley and the center of the rear end pinion and compare. Also try loosening all the front mount bolts to let things align themselves.

rowens55 · 08-12-2017, 04:00 PM

Thanks gents, got it. Ended up being more of a brain fart than anything else. I had only double checked my measurements before posting. Some how got hung on a exhaust mount. Modified. Remeasured a couple more times and paid a little better attention to what I was doing laying under the car and found I was only a 1/4" off center. You'd think that as a carpenter I would have done a little better the first time. Thanks again for the suggestions. It all helps.

Ole Don · 08-13-2017, 09:02 AM

One quarter inch off is within stock factory specs. Chassis specs were plus or minus 3/8.

CrownVic55 · 08-13-2017, 08:29 PM

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Old carpenter saying "measure twice, cut once."
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LOWRIDER · 08-14-2017, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownVic55

Old carpenter saying "measure twice, cut once."
Ben

Another one "I cut it off three times and it's still too short".

Ole Don · 08-14-2017, 08:25 AM

You may find an aluminum drive shaft from a Crown Vic to fit, just change the U joints.

rowens55 · 08-14-2017, 11:07 AM

Thanks Don. I have it centered now +- 1/8". I have a driveline shop in mind here in Sac. Gonna take both th mustang and CV shafts to them with the measurement, yes I know how, and have one in a week. Motor won't be ready for a few months but when it is I'm hoping for a plug n play.

08-12-2017, 01:25 PM	#1
rowens55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: woodland Ca Posts: 333	T5 install I have a question about a T5 install in my 55CV. I have the motor stabbed and the trans hung on the back. When I measure between the frame rails I have 17 7/8" on the driver side and 18 5/8" on passenger side to center of the output shaft. When I move it to center it wants to come back to its current location. Anyone have any ideas on this? I don't want to put anything in a bind this my question. I cannot find any info in my searches that addresses this situation. Any help/info on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. __________________ Alive n kickin n mostly kickin!

08-12-2017, 01:40 PM	#2
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: T5 install Ask in the H.A.M.B. 1952-59 Ford Social Group this swap has been done by several members.

08-12-2017, 02:50 PM	#3
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,779	Re: T5 install Do the same measurement to the center of the front pulley and the center of the rear end pinion and compare. Also try loosening all the front mount bolts to let things align themselves.

08-12-2017, 04:00 PM	#4
rowens55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: woodland Ca Posts: 333	Re: T5 install Thanks gents, got it. Ended up being more of a brain fart than anything else. I had only double checked my measurements before posting. Some how got hung on a exhaust mount. Modified. Remeasured a couple more times and paid a little better attention to what I was doing laying under the car and found I was only a 1/4" off center. You'd think that as a carpenter I would have done a little better the first time. Thanks again for the suggestions. It all helps. __________________ Alive n kickin n mostly kickin!

08-13-2017, 09:02 AM	#5
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: T5 install One quarter inch off is within stock factory specs. Chassis specs were plus or minus 3/8.

08-13-2017, 08:29 PM	#6
CrownVic55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 171	Re: T5 install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Old carpenter saying "measure twice, cut once." Ben

08-14-2017, 08:25 AM	#8
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: T5 install You may find an aluminum drive shaft from a Crown Vic to fit, just change the U joints.

08-14-2017, 11:07 AM	#9
rowens55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: woodland Ca Posts: 333	Re: T5 install Thanks Don. I have it centered now +- 1/8". I have a driveline shop in mind here in Sac. Gonna take both th mustang and CV shafts to them with the measurement, yes I know how, and have one in a week. Motor won't be ready for a few months but when it is I'm hoping for a plug n play. __________________ Alive n kickin n mostly kickin!