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MAF-01600                                 FORD F-100 1973-1979 TKO Installation, Rev 0                                 11/29/17 
 
 

 

10. Drive conservatively for the first 500-1000 miles for transmission break-in. 

 

11. If you experience vibration at highway speeds, verify that there is no body 

contact with the new transmission.  If there is no contact, it may be necessary to 
adjust your driveline angle.  Much has been written about driveline angles and 
how to determine them, and there is a lot of great information available online 
from multiple websites.  If you need further help with your driveline angle, call 
Silver Sport Transmissions’ Customer Service at 888-609-0094. 

 
 

F. 

 

SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

 

 

GM Synchromesh (part #88900333; formerly part #12345349) or Pennzoil 
(part #3501) is the recommended fluid and will provide the best shift 
quality.  DEXRON/MERCON ATF (non-synthetic) and Mobil 1 ATF are the 
ONLY other fluids approved by Tremec.  The use of ANY other fluid will 
void your warranty.

  Silver Sport Transmissions recommends that the fluid be 

replaced after the first 500-1000 miles of normal driving, and then every 30,000 
miles thereafter.  It is acceptable to use the less-expensive DEXRON/MERCON 
fluid for the break-in period and then replace it with GM Synchromesh.

  

 
FLUID CAPACITY: 2 QUARTS, 20 OUNCES (U.S.) 
 
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM  
INPUT TORQUE: 
 

  TKO 500:  500 lb.-ft. in 4

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  TKO 600:  600 lb.-ft. in 4

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GEAR RATIOS: 

 

   

TKO 500 

   

 

1

ST

  

3.27 

   

 

2

ND

   1.98 

   

 

3

RD

   1.34 

   

 

4

TH

  

1.00 

   

 

5

TH

  

0.68 

 

   

TKO 600 

   

 

1

ST

  

2.87 

   

 

2

ND

   1.89 

   

 

3

RD

   1.28 

   

 

4

TH

  

1.00 

   

 

5

TH

  

0.64  

 

(0.82 OPTIONAL) 

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

 

SILVER SPORT TRANSMISSIONS 

2250 STOCK CREEK BOULEVARD 

ROCKFORD, TENNESSEE 37853-3043 

 

    Phone: (865) 609-8187 
Toll Free: (888) 609-0094 

        Fax: (865) 609-8287 

 

 

WWW.SHIFTSST.COM

 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for TKO 5-speed

Page 1: ...E A PROFESSIONAL PERFORM THE JOB FOR YOU REFER TO FSM FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURES BELOW AS REQUIRED The material herein is the intellectual property of Silver Sport Transmissions SST and...

Page 2: ...Remove breather assembly and fan shroud 3 Remove distributor cap if the engine is a small block 4 Place shifter in neutral Remove shift boot and lever 5 Remove console if equipped 6 Raise car securel...

Page 3: ...Some tunnel modification will be required to install the TKO transmission to the proper driveline angle to obtain acceptable driveshaft operating angles Due to variation in dimensions on these cars fr...

Page 4: ...thru crossmember at 1 5 center to center as shown on Fig 5 1 4 Install isolator mount to TKO using M10 1 5 x 30 bolts and lock washers from HWG PACK H 5 Raise the transmission enough to be able to ins...

Page 5: ...outside diameter Loop it over the transmission at the bellhousing and see if you can slide it all the way to the tail housing If the transmission has less than 1 4 clearance at any point in the tunnel...

Page 6: ...n inch 0 0005 0 002 larger than the ID of the hole in your crankshaft If outside of this range a different pilot bearing is required or your crankshaft or pilot bearing may be modified to fit Contact...

Page 7: ...ons recommends that the fluid be replaced after the first 500 1000 miles of normal driving and then every 30 000 miles thereafter It is acceptable to use the less expensive DEXRON MERCON fluid for the...

Page 8: ...s would be a good time to double check driveline operating angles to confirm front and rear angles are within recommended values Adjust as necessary 16 Connect clutch linkage do not preload mechanical...

Page 9: ...lete the circuit when the transmission is in neutral The plastic connector may be removed and the neutral safety switch may be spliced in to your starter circuit between the ignition switch and the st...

Page 10: ...ions recommends that the fluid be replaced after the first 500 1000 miles of normal driving and then every 30 000 miles thereafter It is acceptable to use the less expensive DEXRON MERCON fluid for th...

Page 11: ...other fluid will void your warranty Silver Sport Transmissions recommends that the fluid be replaced after the first 500 1000 miles of normal driving and then every 30 000 miles thereafter It is accep...

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