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MAF-01600 FORD F-100 1973-1979 TKO Installation, Rev 0 11/29/17
9) Once the transmission is fully seated by hand against the bellhousing, fasten with
7/16-14 x 1-1/4
” hex head bolts and lock washers from (HWF-PACK G).
10) Raise up engine/transmission until transmission contacts the top of the tunnel.
11) Re-install the factory crossmember, lower the transmission fully onto
crossmember. Mark location of new holes required for attaching the
crossmember to the frame. Drill holes as needed on each frame rail along the
same centerline as the factory holes and install original fasteners.
12) Attach crossmember to isolator mount with bolts, flat washers, and lock washers
from Hardware Pack HWG-PACK B. Confirm no interference to car body or noise
will occur as the driveline moves under load.
13) Remove shipping plug, and insert drive shaft slip yoke fully until touching
transmission seal rubber dust boot. Set driveshaft into position at differential and
seat u-joints into differential pinion yoke. Make certain all parts are clean and
properly assembled.
14) Install straps and torque to factory specs: 17 lb-ft for 1310/1330 U-bolts; 24 lb-ft
for 1350 U-bolts (excessive torque can distort bearing cap leading to premature
failure). Double check your assembly.
15) This 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 release bearing. Adjust
linkage as required. If using a SST hydraulic system (available separately),
follow instructions provided.
17) Install new speedo cable per MAA-00102.
Wrap tape around speedometer cable ends to
prevent damage and keep them clean while
routing new speedometer cable to transmission.
Remove rubber plug from the speedometer
cable port on left side (see photo right)
and install new speedometer cable with gear,
clip and o-ring (HWA-PACK S) into transmission
case. Install cable retainer bolt and tighten bolt
to 4 lb.-ft. Connect cable to speedometer.
NOTE ORIENTATION OF RETAINING CLIP
The TKO 500 and 600 have provision for electronic speedometer output also. The speed
sensor is located on the passenger side of the transmission, directly opposite the
mechanical speedometer output (see photo below). The sensor is a standard two wire GM,
sine wave output, with 17 pulses per tailshaft revolution, which equates to roughly 33,000 to
60,000 pulses per mile depending on axle ratio and tire size. For reference, a 26” tire with a
3.73 gear will produce 49,212 pulses per mile. Please refer to your speedometer’s
installation instructions or contact the speedometer manufacturer for information on
connecting and calibrating your electronic speedometer.
