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MAF-01600 FORD F-100 1973-1979 TKO Installation, Rev 0 11/29/17
Before you start:
Test drive the vehicle, if possible, before you begin. Pay attention to noise and vibration
and record your observations. At the end of the installation, perform another test drive
to compare results.
It is also a good idea to measure engine driveline angle and driveshaft operating angles
for your existing transmission to use as a comparison to the new angles after the TKO
is installed.
You should also verify the parts you received. Compare the received items to the
detailed invoice provided in your shipment.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
In addition to these instructions, you should receive the following instructions based on
your order,
if applicable
:
1. All kits
– MAA-00101 Inspection and Correction of Bellhousing to Crankshaft Runout
2. Hydraulic Kit Instructions for FORD/ MOPAR: MAM-00201(FTE style) or MAM-
00203 (RAM style).
A. REMOVE EXISTING EQUIPMENT
1. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
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 securely on lift or jack stands. 18 inches or more of working room is
recommended.
7. Remove exhaust, as required, for working clearance.
8. Unbolt starter and set aside.
9. Remove clutch linkage at torque arm to clutch fork.
10. Remove bellhousing dust cover.
11. Disconnect driveshaft from differential and remove from car.
12. Remove shifter assembly.
13. Remove speedometer cable.
NOTE:
Transmission
must
be test shifted before installation. Due to jostling during
shipping, some transmissions will not shift properly when removed from the box. Please
make sure that the gear selector will move into each of the shift gate positions while rotating
the input shaft and checking for output shaft rotation. If the input shaft will not turn, slide a
clutch disc over the input shaft and jerk the clutch disc left and right to break it free.
If this does not correct the issue, call Silver Sport Transmissions at
888-609-0094
for help.
THIS CANNOT BE CORRECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN THE CAR!
TEST SHIFT FIRST!
