Super T10 -> TKO 600 install
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
I did my 71 last year, Silver Sport kit, the fit and ease of install was super easy and perfect.
I helped a friend put his in in Oct. All we did was pull the fan / clutch, lift the motor and slide it forward a few inches - really a no issue install also. He went from a 4 speed to a TKO 600 -5 speed also from Silver Sport.
I helped a friend put his in in Oct. All we did was pull the fan / clutch, lift the motor and slide it forward a few inches - really a no issue install also. He went from a 4 speed to a TKO 600 -5 speed also from Silver Sport.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Long Island
I pulled the fan clutch , fan and lifted the engine and moved it forward toward the radiator. I did not cut the cross member.
I did put a piece of 3/8 plywood on the radiator for safety. The car has electric fans so there was no shroud to deal with. The nose of the motor should fit into the shroud .
You will have to remove the Z bar. Upper and lower radiator hose.
There are a few threads with the install in the car without moving the motor. I just felt the extra room was worth the few extra steps.
If you have tight hoses on the heater - you may have to remove them from the motor. Same goes for the power steering - I had plenty of room on both.
Make sure you have a quality clutch alignment tool if changing the clutch. It's hard to push on the clutch fork with the motor hanging.
I did put a piece of 3/8 plywood on the radiator for safety. The car has electric fans so there was no shroud to deal with. The nose of the motor should fit into the shroud .
You will have to remove the Z bar. Upper and lower radiator hose.
There are a few threads with the install in the car without moving the motor. I just felt the extra room was worth the few extra steps.
If you have tight hoses on the heater - you may have to remove them from the motor. Same goes for the power steering - I had plenty of room on both.
Make sure you have a quality clutch alignment tool if changing the clutch. It's hard to push on the clutch fork with the motor hanging.
Last edited by BLUE1972; Dec 16, 2017 at 07:41 PM.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: OKC OK
when I do a manual trans reinstall I leave the trans in gear. The clutch alignment tool only centers the clutch disc relative to the pilot bearing. With the trans in gear you can rotate the output shaft to help align the splines on the clutch disc and input shaft. Pushing the clutch pedal allows the disc to float and align with the input shaft. Press on with this install, wanting to hear about that first test drive.
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From: Forked River NJ
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: perth western australia
that's a serious looking drive shaft in there ! what dia. is it ?
Also the straps on the shaft end seem to be a good idea , any trouble getting it together ?
great pics and a good story .
Also the straps on the shaft end seem to be a good idea , any trouble getting it together ?
great pics and a good story .
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: CLEVELAND STUCK IN OHIO
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Nice writeup Jim, I look forward to hearing more, as I want this too, I also am in NE ohio too, and may have to get you to help, ( will you work for food, or I can weld for you, lol,) thanks for posting an great pics, ,,,,, teddy. (euclid , oh, )
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Chardon Ohio
Yes it's a real nice looking drive shaft, it came from another location so they sub these out. Solid spicer U joints as well. No problems getting it in.
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Drifting
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