wildstar

It's an 83 T/A. Pulled the 305 and 700R4, gosh, has it been 12 years already?

Anyways, I have a 350 (2pc rear main) and t56 waiting to go in. I've done my homework and have all the parts..... except for the fasteners. What are the specs that I need?

I will need:

- trans to engine
- torque arm
- rear crossmember
- flywheel
- flex plate
- ?????

I went to the dealer but they were totally clueless.

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

Yea, stealerships are notoriously retarded about that.

Bell housing to engine - 3/8"-NC, 1.5"long, grade 8. Use washers
Torque arm - which bolts ? TA to rear? TA clamshell? TA mount to tranny?
tranny cross member to frame- should be an M8 coarse. The threads are usually ripped out though, try drilling and tapping for 7/16"NC if you can. Or else drop in a 3/8"NC 1.25" long bolt from the top side, and use a nut underneath.
flywheel - buy these at a parts store, the MR gasket ones. They come in a neat little packet which comes with the little star washers. Use blue (or red) loctite.
Are you planning on using a flywheel or a flexplate with your T56?
????? - ????

wildstar

Thanks. Did I say flex plate? I meant pressure plate. I have the centerforce flywheel.

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

ok, same as the flywheel, grab the MR gasket pack of bolts on the shelf. "Clutch bolts" it should be called. Those are crucial, the bolt has a shoulder that helps locate it. Again, loctite.