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MAF-01600 FORD F-100 1973-1979 TKO Installation, Rev 0 11/29/17
14. Disconnect reverse lamp wiring.
15. Secure rear of engine with a hydraulic jack.
16. Unbolt transmission isolator from the crossmember and remove crossmember.
(Crossmember will be reused)
17. Secure transmission (jack recommended) and unbolt from bellhousing, then move
rearward and remove from vehicle.
18. Remove bellhousing and clutch unit.
19. Inspect flywheel ring gear teeth (no cracks, chips, wear), and friction surface (no
cracks). Silver Sport Transmissions strongly suggests removing flywheel and
having it resurfaced, then dynamically balanced at a reputable automotive machine
shop
unless
the engine was externally balanced with the flywheel installed.
20. Remove manual transmission pilot bushing.
B. TUNNEL MODIFICATION
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 from the factory, some cars might
need an additional tunnel modification to achieve the correct driveline angle.
1. Remove the front seats and carpet.
2. Temporarily attach TKO bell housing to the engine.
3. From rear face of bell housing (transmission mounting face), measure 16.65
”
on driveline centerline and mark tower center location on underside of tunnel.
Drill 1/8” dia shifter locating hole thru tunnel.
4. Cut out the paper shifter hole cutting template TMG-10205 for the proper
hole corresponding to the shifter boot that will be installed. Place the paper
template on the top of tunnel to align with the
1/8” dia shifter locating hole
and tape to tunnel. See Fig 4-1.
5. Mark the area to be cut by tracing around the template area. Carefully cut
the shifter opening area thru the tunnel.
