Re: [AMC-list] calponycar adapter to replace the T-96 with T-5...

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 10:22, Sandwich Maker <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> " From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
> "
> " I don't know who makes the adapters, I think Modern Driveline, but
> " several Ford Mustang/Falcon vendors carry them. Here's a link to a pic
> " -- it will bolt to the bell using the factory mounting holes.
> "
> http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog/images/Transmission/MD-401-2103.jpg
>
> very interesting!  looks like the early [4-pt engine mount] amc
> pattern and not the later setup where the lower holes were moved down
> 1" to better handle stress carried through from the rear tranny mount.
> looks like it carries the '66 as well as '60-5 ford t96 patterns, but
> not enough meat on the left for the late amc hole.
>

Woo woo! OK that's it. The adapter has a protrusion to fit into the bell
where the bearing retainer goes -- the critical part -- and the tech at
Mustang Depot measured 4.24". Center to center across the top two bolts
about 6.25; he had a 6" caliper.

The lower two holes are not symmetrical. Those are the "problem" holes but I
think I can guesstimate the dimensions of the plate to ensure that there's
room for the holes I'd need.

Adapter thickness is 1.323. That might be a problem, but since it's flat on
the trans side, it could be milled to the right thickness. Gotta double
check the numbers (shaft lengths etc).


>
> also looks like it mounts the t5 tilted slightly, as in a camaro.


That is odd. I assume it works, the Falcon is small too so maybe it puts
some lump in a better place.


All of their other adapters are Cal Pony Car, so I might call them up later
and ask about this part...
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