The shift kti would be easier while it's in the truck. That way you don
't have it moving aroundon you while you're trying to work on it. You can take the valve body and seperator plate to the workbench anyways.

There isn't a bolt that goes on the top passenger side if that's the one you're after. The one on the top is easiest with a 15mm deep socket and a BUNCH of extensions. Let the trans hang so the motor's tilted all the way back, that should make it easy to get to.

 

i just moved the trans back with a jack far wnough to swap them out.

im going after the top bolts on the drivers side. defently going with a 15mm and extentions. will hopefully finish it up today. its really nice out and i want to go tear it up!! is there any breakin period with a new Tc?

 

Nope, none ... give it hell!

15 deep works well.

 

well got the swivel and a 15mm and i took me a whole 3 mins to get the last bolt i think it was the easiest with the right tools.

then i moved on to the shift kit that thing was a nightmare for me. i dont think i have to knowledge and the patience to do taht over again, i just hope everything is in there right. i will never touch that trans again!!! i hate it

tomorrow will be the exhaust, PCM

 

cool on the install. i didnt want to touch my shift kit. kinda wish i had in the first place though. 3 trannies including two output shafts i am finally going to an 80 swap.

 

glad to hear that it is done. i thought about doing mine, but i ended up paying someone to do it for me. not sure if i will try tackling this job if it comes up again. i want to learn how to do it though. but it would have to be on a truck that is not my daily driver.

let us know how you like the stall. i like mine, but traction is an issue for me. the posi helped out alot. but i can still break the tires loose easy

 

I have the same problem.

TLM, did you watch the video for the shift kit? I ended up watching it a few times.

 

yeah i had the TV out in the garage on the floor so i could watch it while i worked on it.


i got the exhaust up today and go to start the truck and it it won't. i guess that whne i put the starter back up it ripped the wire out of the crank position sensor. got i got the wires back in and it still wont start. on tuesday my buddys step dad is going to bring his tech 2 home from work and were going to figure it out and install my PCM.