T-56 Problem
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From: KS
Car: 84 Monte
Engine: 355 Chevy HSR
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.90 Ford 9"
T-56 Problem
Well, even though this is for a Monte, the principals are the same. I put up my heavy T-56 today and think I have a snag:

It seems like to me it's a bit crooked, I've already put in the motor, one header and now that 120 pound beast. The person before me must of "thought" it was a good idea to weld in the motor mounts, so adjusting them is not too much an option at this point. I would rather not pull the trans and motor again.
Any ideas?

It seems like to me it's a bit crooked, I've already put in the motor, one header and now that 120 pound beast. The person before me must of "thought" it was a good idea to weld in the motor mounts, so adjusting them is not too much an option at this point. I would rather not pull the trans and motor again.
Any ideas?
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: T-56 Problem
Put a ratchet strap around the tailshaft and the frame and pull it to the pass side.
The tranny should point straight back and the side view should have equal yet opposite angles w/ the pinion. Invest in an angle finder.
It's not uncommon for it to be off like that.
The tranny should point straight back and the side view should have equal yet opposite angles w/ the pinion. Invest in an angle finder.
It's not uncommon for it to be off like that.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: KS
Car: 84 Monte
Engine: 355 Chevy HSR
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.90 Ford 9"
Re: T-56 Problem
Lol, I should have thought of that, I do have an angle finder, but don't quite understand where and what you're telling me to measure.
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 5,364
Likes: 51
From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: T-56 Problem
Same principles apply, this is for a Corvette hence the IRS


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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 73
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From: KS
Car: 84 Monte
Engine: 355 Chevy HSR
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.90 Ford 9"
Re: T-56 Problem
Ok, I got it now, went out there quick and pulled it over with a ratchet strap and broke the connector for the reverse lockout. Oops, gonna have to invest in some super glue. lol
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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