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Factory Five Roadster Engine And Tranmission Removing The Tailshaft Ear

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No, your eyes are not deceiving you; we're cutting into a brand-new $1,800 transmission. Due to the frame design of the FFR Roadster, an aftermarket Tremec transmission-such as the TKO-600 we're using-requires a bit of clearancing in order to fit cleanly. The tailshaft ear that is not used in this (or any Ford) application is cut off flush with the bottom of the main tailshaft casting.
Factory Five Roadster Build Part 9: Engine And Transmission Install

 No, your eyes are not deceiving you; we're cutting into a brand-new $1,800 transmission. Due to the frame design of the FFR Roadster, an aftermarket Tremec transmission-such as the TKO-600 we're using-requires a bit of clearancing in order to fit cleanly. The tailshaft ear that is not used in this (or any Ford) application is cut off flush with the bottom of the main tailshaft casting.  View Related Article

 

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