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12-29-2014, 02:49 PM | #21 | |
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Looks like there are several on ebay in the $150 range. Also looks like they come as both cast and steel-stamped. I do not know anything about the cast ones, but they look the same. Make sure it is a V8 and it has or you can get the matching cover. There are also some of the after market aluminum adapters (copies of the original Ford bellhousing) on ebay. Note: we are talking about the one like V8COOPMAN posted in #3 above. Last edited by JSeery; 12-29-2014 at 02:59 PM. |
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12-29-2014, 04:36 PM | #22 | |
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Right now I'm using the Pete & Jakes hydraulic clutch set up. I'll keep the same set up Thank you |
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12-29-2014, 06:50 PM | #23 |
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That would be "actuated via an arm on the Cornhuskers adapter". I would think you would want to keep this setup and use the Cornhusker adapter with the 8ba.
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12-29-2014, 07:06 PM | #24 | |
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Gary was a big help! They'll be lots of specific questions on this build as it progresses & I really appreciate everyone's input! Thank you for your help! |
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12-29-2014, 07:19 PM | #25 |
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Your picture depicts the clutch actuating arm on the adapter, exactly as we expected to see. It is a great set-up. FORGET that other bellhousing that came with the 8BA and it's own, DIFFERENT clutch actuating system.
Below is an eBay link to the Mercury half bell and starter plate that will bolt your Cornhuskers adapter right up to your 8BA. They're on eBay all the time. Make sure you get one WITH the correct starter plate. This is your simplest and cleanest way to accomplish your intended change-over. Click the link below. DD http://www.ebay.com/itm/111556256843...#ht_569wt_1105 |
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12-30-2014, 10:01 AM | #27 |
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I'm running a 93 wc t5 in my 49 with the stock steel bell & a home made 3/4" thick aluminum adapter plate. Works great & i have about 54k on it now. I did have to sleeve the throwout bearing to fit the front shaft & make a bracket to hang the clutch pivot. Also pressed an s10 pilot bushing into the stock ford one.
I'm also running a set of 3:31 gears in the back & it cruises really nice. That's it folks
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12-30-2014, 11:59 AM | #28 | |
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1. Be sure the pilot stub on the end of the T5 input shaft goes almost all the way into your flywheel's pilot bearing or bushing but not so far that the rest of the shaft is pressing against the bearing or bushing. You don't want the shaft pushing on the pilot bearing or bushing. You also don't want the end of the input shaft pressing against the inside of the crankshaft. The T5's front bearing won't last long that way. 2. Be sure the spline on the input shaft is in contact with all of the spline on the clutch disk hub, or as much as you can get. Otherwise, that blown flathead could make short work of the hub. Both of these things are determined by the thickness of your adapter plate; that thickness needs to be tailored for your situation -- one thickness does not fit all. Simple measurement tools can be made to get these numbers. Last edited by Richard in Florida; 12-30-2014 at 12:04 PM. |
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12-30-2014, 04:35 PM | #29 | |
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What size tires? |
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12-30-2014, 08:16 PM | #32 |
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I'll try not to sound to dumb, but I'm not really sure. V8,I would image it's similar to the one that you have a picture of in post #3.
I'm not sure if it's stamped steel or cast aluminium. Gary knows the set-up I have because I purchase it from Cornhusker. He told me he had the parts I needed, so I purchased them. Again, I would think it's similar to the photo you provided but also included the starter plate. Maybe Gary will chime in.... |
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That makes sense......it should all work-out if Gary said it's what you need. DD
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I should be getting it in the mail soon. When I do, I'll post some pictures.
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