Automatic to T5

dopeeye · 2002-08-13, 07:52

I know several people have done this and I read a dozen articles on it. Can anyone tell me though how to convert a late model T5 bellhousing to accept a mechanical linkage clutch, or how I could convert the mechanical pedal assembly to work with a cable activated clutch?
Thanx
Peter
76 Mav I6 autom.
converting to 91 302 + T5

**Mavaholic** · 2002-08-13, 19:48

I looked it over about 6 months ago because I was thinking of going the same route. I could find no way to convert to cable. The linkage must pull the inner cable which is the opposite of what it does now. The conversions for Mustangs wont work because we don't have the clearance up under the dash for them. I think the easiest route would be to go with the hydraulic clutch kits that are on the market now. If I ever convert my 77, this is the way I will go.

Charlie · 2002-08-13, 19:54

I am working on the cable conversion now. I will let you know if my plan works.

dopeeye · 2002-08-13, 21:06

here is a website where I found out how to keep the mechanical linkage. I'm running into some problems though finding the fulcrum style clutch fork that will work.
T5 swap

2002-08-13, 07:52	#1
dopeeye Member Join Date: 2002-08-03 Location: Orlando,Fl Posts: 26 Vehicle(s): 1976 Maverick iTrader: 0 (0%)	Automatic to T5 I know several people have done this and I read a dozen articles on it. Can anyone tell me though how to convert a late model T5 bellhousing to accept a mechanical linkage clutch, or how I could convert the mechanical pedal assembly to work with a cable activated clutch? Thanx Peter 76 Mav I6 autom. converting to 91 302 + T5

2002-08-13, 19:48	#2
Mavaholic Growing older but not up! Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Crownsville, MD Posts: 14,628 Vehicle(s): Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 69.5 Mav convertible project, 57 Ranchwagon iTrader: 38 (100%) Images: 20	I looked it over about 6 months ago because I was thinking of going the same route. I could find no way to convert to cable. The linkage must pull the inner cable which is the opposite of what it does now. The conversions for Mustangs wont work because we don't have the clearance up under the dash for them. I think the easiest route would be to go with the hydraulic clutch kits that are on the market now. If I ever convert my 77, this is the way I will go. __________________ "Todays racing technology has diminished the role of the driver way too much. Back in the days of 4 speeds, the driver had a lot more to do with the outcome of the race, and I can't imagine anything being more fun than that." Ronnie Sox

2002-08-13, 19:54	#3
Charlie maverick.to/grabber Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 489 Vehicle(s): 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber (Modified) iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 4	I am working on the cable conversion now. I will let you know if my plan works. __________________ -Charlie Ping Grabber/GT Information Site

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2002-08-13, 21:06	#4
dopeeye Member Join Date: 2002-08-03 Location: Orlando,Fl Posts: 26 Vehicle(s): 1976 Maverick iTrader: 0 (0%)	here is a website where I found out how to keep the mechanical linkage. I'm running into some problems though finding the fulcrum style clutch fork that will work. T5 swap