Tko 600 - Where To Mount The Shifter

[jacb]

Originally Posted by ekrupa2

Jacb - I have the 402SR with a QuickTime. I purchased an external slave that fit perfect from Ward over at SnakePower. http://snakepowerperf.com/ The rod isnt adjustable but one can be made. I ended up going with just a spacer when i did my final adjustment. Once i get my car back (hopefully next week) i can take a pic and send it to you. If you are doing the install yourself, let me know. I just completed mine and could help you avoid some "gotchya's" along the way. I found out the hard way.

Thanks ekrupa2

That would be really helpfull ...... Thank you

[Jim Vander Wal]

James,

I couldn't find the D&D web page either, may nit have one. They are located in Wixom, MI.

No photos, sorry traveling now and donm't have my full system with me.

I am using a Ford clutch fork, not sure which one but the pivot is on the passenge side.

Clutch slave is a NAPA piece, not sure of p/n and I'm not home to check.

Clutch is a custom unit from Clutch Dynamics in Lansing, MI. Works great so far. Ceramic pads and very light pressure. Holds my engine with 450 lb/ft rwtqe.

Check out SCOF http://performanceunlimited.com/scof/
You may want to join

Jim

[jacb]

Originally Posted by Jim Vander Wal

James,

I couldn't find the D&D web page either, may not have one. They are located in Wixom, MI.

No photos, sorry traveling now and don't have my full system with me.

I am using a Ford clutch fork, not sure which one but the pivot is on the passenge side.

Clutch slave is a NAPA piece, not sure of p/n and I'm not home to check.

Clutch is a custom unit from Clutch Dynamics in Lansing, MI. Works great so far. Ceramic pads and very light pressure. Holds my engine with 450 lb/ft rwtqe.

Check out SCOF http://performanceunlimited.com/scof/subscribe.html You may want to join

Jim

Thanks Jim

I looked at the SCOF mailing list and will join just as soon as my order is placed and I am given a chassis number.

[jacb]

They say a picture paints a thousand words .......... Here are a few:

The QuickTime bellhousing, TKO with short input shaft (no spacer)
The TKO is using the rear most shifter position (standard pos'):


The QuickTime bellhousing modified by Mike Forte (mike@fortesparts.com) using a slave cylinder from CNC Brakes in California www.cncbrakes.com:


The McLeod bellhousing modified by Mike Forte:


An unmodified McLeod bellhousing and spacer for the standard TKO input shaft:


A TKO fitted with a mid position shift kit:

[jacb]

Ward Brady Jr has kindly just sent the following:

"If you use a Quicktime bellhousing #RM6060 or #RM6065 (SFI approved w/block plate) then you don't need to change input shaft. The bellhousing is made for TKO to Ford 5.8. Use a ZA-125 fork, SC 124279 Slave Cylinder and a 614014 throw out bearing. You will have to make a bracket an D rod for slave.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Ward Brady Jr.
Snake Power Performance
1160 Goodrich Ave.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630.348.2500 Office
630.348.2502 Fax"
ward@snakepowerperf.com

Now I dont want to appear slow Ward but who makes the:

ZA-125 fork
SC 124279 Slave Cylinder
640014 T/O Bearing

Maybe this is basic USA stuff but I am trying to do this from England - ie get the part numbers and order the items.

Regarding the Quicktime bellhousings ....... long and short shaft versions seem to be the issue ........... so do I understand that with QuickTime bellhousings you never use a spacer, you just pick the bellhousing style that matches the TKO input shaft length? I suppose if you used a standard TKO input shaft and a short style QuickTime bellhousing, a spacer could save the day.

So why three styles? ...... SFI approved maybe? Flywheel size maybe??? Taken from the QuickTime website Quick Time Performance Products

RM-6060 5.0/5.8 Ford Bellhousing/TKO 500-600/TR3500/T5 Mustang transmission
• Height = 6.925
• Trans. Bore Ø = Universal 4.850/4.910
• Engine = Ford 289/302/351w/351c
• Trans. = Universal TKO 500-600/T5 Mustang/TR3550
• Clutch Ø = 10.5"
• Flywheel = 157 tooth
• Weight = 20#
• Universal shifter fork brackets for diaphragm or cable operated linkage
• Has passed all SFI testing
• Pivot ball, shifter fork brackets, full engine plate, and grade 8 bolts included
________________________________________

RM-6063 - 5.0/5.8 Ford Bellhousing/Ford Old Style Toploader/Borgwarner T-10
• Height = 6.112
• Trans. Bore Ø = Universal 4.850/4.910
• Engine = Ford 289/302/351w/351c
• Trans. = Ford toploader/Borgwarner T-10
• Clutch Ø = 12"
• Flywheel = 157 tooth
• Weight = 20#
• Universal shifter fork brackets for diaphragm or cable operated linkage
• Has passed all SFI testing .... Kim of Quicktime tells me that the bellhousing will be Certified within the next two weeks.
• Pivot ball, linkage bracket, full engine plate, and grade 8 bolts included
________________________________________

RM-6065 - 5.0/5.8 Ford Bellhousing/TKO/TR3550/T5 Mustang Transmission
• SFI Certified @ 6.1
• Height = 6.925
• Trans. Bore Ø = Universal 4.850/4.910
• Engine = Ford 289/302/351W/351C
• Trans. = Universal TKO/T5 Mustang/TR3550
• Clutch Ø = 10.5"
• Flywheel = 157 tooth
• Weight = 22#
• Universal shifter fork brackets for diaphragm or cable operated linkage
• Pivot ball, linkage brackets, grade 8 bolts, and full engine plate included

What do users think about the large cutouts that the QuickTime bellhousings have for the clutch fork and starter gear. What about the grit gravel and road grime? Can you get covers or would you be better off using the heavy McLeod items (closed) on the road and leave the open style QuickTime bellhousings for the track?

[jacb]

Originally Posted by jacb

Now I dont want to appear slow, but who makes the:

ZA-125 fork
SC 124279 Slave Cylinder
640014 T/O Bearing

ATP fork
Wagner clutch slave
Federal-Mogul bearing

Thanks Ward

[jacb]

Bob up at Hendon Motorsports sent the following email to me:-

We have a complete "Mid Mount kit" that uses pro 5.0 shifter parts and a new base plate for the 3550/TKO 500-600.
Cost is $299. Thanks Bob Hanlon 610.469.2695