View single post by Dan Eiland
 Posted: 10-26-2006 02:55 am
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Dan Eiland

 

Joined: 03-18-2005
Location: El Paso, Texas USA
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 I picked up the bearing retainer and release bearing today along with the pilot bearing and my 2.2L crankshaft. The Mustang pilot bearing is now mounted in the 2.2L Lotus crankshaft and ready for my Ford T5 transmission. The old JH release bearing now fits nicely over the Mustang T5 bearing retainer and slides smoothly along the tube. Now I'm wondering, how far does the JH release bearing have to move in order to release the clutch engagement? Looking at the input shaft of my original 4 speed I would say it doesn't have to move far. With a little more work I think I'll have the clutch operation worked out so it can remain all original. Does anyone know where I could find a clutch fork boot to cover a 3 inch long mounting hole on the bellhousing? I don't think I ever had the original one to compare too when I dismantled my car. It looks like the hole in the side of the bellhousing will be about 3 inches long and 2 inches tall when this is done. Where would I be able to find clutch boots I could look at and compare to my operation and parts to see if I can find one to fit? 

Dan