I just need to know specifics on what to look for. Mine exploded and there is no gears to grab. Everything is still in the case though. Worse case is probably a cracked case with a broke cluster gear. The engine still runs though with a lot noise in the bellhousing area.

Well anyway it is an 83 T/A with 5-speed and mechanical z-bar operated clutch. The motor is stock with no cat.

1. What spline does that particular trans use for the clutch?

2. How can you tell a V-8 trans from a V-6 or 4 cylinder version or are they the same in some years or different?

3. What bolts or screws hold the console in and how do I remove the rubber boot that is around the shifter handle?

4. Are gear ratios the same in these transmissions as others?

5. What year trans is a direct bolt in as far as using the mechanical speedometer?

6. Are they any differences on the newer transmissions? Newer than 83.

 

they are all 26 spline input shafts,

the rubber boot has bolts around its perimeter that hold it onto the trans tunnel.

I believe anything before 90 had a mechanical speedo.

 

Glad to know that about the speedometer and the 26 spline input shaft. Now I just need to locate one. I got up underneath the car and it don't look that hard to yank the tranny out. That car has the smallest crossmember I have ever seen.

I still need to know the difference in the four cylinder, six cylinder and the V-8 5-speeds. Is one stronger than the other or is it just a gear ration thing?

 

they have smaller input shafts and differnt first gear ratios.

The TPI 5speed was a 2.75 first and a 1.75 second I think with a .68 od. The tbis were 2.95 first and 1.95 second with a .63 od.

A 6cyl one will work if you you the 6cyl clutch disk,, but I think it would not last long.