[dbarrym]

Ok, so I'm ready to drop my motor in. But I wanted to get the trans set up first.

Used http://chris.kellnet.com/chambers/speedo_gears.htm to find out what drive gear I have (yellow, 7 tooth) and driven gear I need (3.55's w/ 25.7" diameter tire, need pink 19 tooth)..now the question..

Where does the driven gear reside? FWIW, I bought the trans w/o cable (it's on order) so I don't have all the parts yet to play with. Also does the trans come with the hold-down (hold in?) clamp? I can see where it mounts but don't have one.

Now the rest of my dumb trans questions:

1. Is the reverse switch a normally open or normally closed type - in other words, can I run a 12V power line through the switch, or should I run a ground through it (need a reverse light for CA)?

2. Are there any other sensors or wires on the trans that need to be connected to the main computer or engine harness (I'm using the FMS engine, sensor, and computer harnesses, and a Painless harness for the rest of the car)?

Thanks!

 

[Aaron Silidker]

Ford sells the complete drive assembly that goes into the tranny with the clip attached for about 40 dollars.

 

[dbarrym]

Thanks Aaron - is this required in addition to the speedo cable?

 

[Aaron Silidker]

Yes it is, and you need a speedo gear. What type of speedo are you using, cable or electronic?

 

[Platt Green]

I ordered a speedometer cable assembly from Mark Reynolds at Breeze Automotive and it is complete with clamp and bolt, ready to plug into the TKO tranny I am using, less the driven gear which I already have, which clips onto the end of the cable assembly. The reverse switch on the TKO is normally open, I assume the T-5 is the same.

 

[rlogan]

I got a speedo cable for an '85 F150 from Autozone (CA-3015) , comes with clip under $30.

 

[dbarrym]

Thanks guys - I am ordering the Breeze cable, looks like I just need to order the 19-tooth driven gear.

 

[boondoggle]

I just ordered my 19t today.
It's available form any ford dealer, $7.75 and it should be "wine" color

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