Ghost Rider,
If you use an adapter plate, then you are correct to assume that your present T5 input shaft is too short (assuming the pilot tip was trimmed).
The easy solution will likely be
1. Add an adapter plate so you can keep the original bell.
2. Replace the current T5 input shaft with a new Jeep input shaft (that doesn't have the pilot tip cut shorter).
3. Replace the input shaft bearing retainer with the longer S10 version (I'm assuming your original one has been shortened).
4. If needed, install an extended pilot bushing (available from Summit Racing).
I just got off the phone with Dave Farwell. His website
LINK IS HERE.
He sells an adapter plate (item T5-4316) that will allow your T5 to bolt to your factory bell. It sells for $169. I didn't ask about postage.
His contact info is
330-322-3102 or email at
[email protected]A new T5 10 spline input shaft with 21 gear teeth is about $70 shipped to your door (I buy mine from eBay vendors). I assume you have a 10 spline clutch.
BEFORE you spend any money. You need to make some measurements.
Measure your FACTORY transmission for -
1. Distance from the pilot tip to the front of the case.
2. The LENGTH of splined section of the FACTORY input shaft.
3. The Longest DISTANCE of the splined section of the FACTORY input shaft to the front of the FACTORY tranny case.
The reason for all this measuring is -
1. The adapter plate pulls the input shaft splines 5/8" away from the clutch disc. We need to make sure the T5 splines will still engage the clutch disc. Dave Farwell will probably confirm that this is not a problem, otherwise his adapter plate wouldn't work.
2. After you install the new input shaft, your T5 pilot tip will need to be the same distance from the front of the case
PLUS 5/8" (thickness of the plate). So trimming the pilot tip may not be necessary. If the distance is too short, Dave Farwell mentioned an extended pilot bushing that will solve that problem.
3. The input shaft bearing retainer sleeve will need to be the same length as the FACTORY sleeve
PLUS 5/8".
If you have a different bell -
- that will bolt to your engine
- that has a Muncie pattern that matches your T5
- that will work allow you to keep your current clutch mechanism
then that would be a logical choice as well (but less original).
Give Dave Farwell a call. You will not find a more pleasant person to deal with.
Jay
