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Maurice,
I used the INSIDE of the shifter ring as a template. We then measured the location on the center of the TKO shifter relative to the toploader hole. [TIP: Measure the location of the toploader hole relative to some reference in the cockpit with the tranny tunnel on. Then, measure the location of the TKO shifter relative to the same reference point. Of course the tranny tunnel would have to be off at this point. Then, figure out where to cut. ] Because we didn't really have a reference to the toploader hole while the tranny tunnel was on the car, we had to match it up as best we could. Fortunately, it is not critical that you be absolutely precise. My shifter doesn't go through the center of the hole we cut, but it is all covered by the shifter ring.
I'm having two issues. My speedometer is not working. [TIP: You need a gear reverser. I got mine from Tri-States Motorsports in PA, $38]. The reverser is a bear to get on. I had to pull the dash off slightly (all screws out). I have traced the problem to the speedo cable binding and the cable broke off in the gear (checked speedo and reverser, connected and unconnected). BTW, the cable the Kirkhams use is C5DZ17260A which is a discontinued Ford part. I'm getting a replacment from the Kirkhams, but I have found Ohio Mustang and Classic Iron Parts sells them.
My other issue is not enough travel on the slave cylinder for the clutch. I didn't want to go with a hydraulic TO bearing. I thought I was getting a.875 bore slave, but in fact got a 1 in bore. I picked up a new 1 in bore slave today and I going to get it resleeved down to .75 in. I should get another .5 in of travel with this setup. I had the Kirkhams put a .75 in master for my clutch when I bought the car because I knew I was going with the slave setup for the clutch. I have the pressure plate preloaded now to get it to release and so I can drive the car. It is loosening up as I put more miles on the car, but I want to do this right.
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