Cullen, O.M.,
I understand that you have already investigated the transmission/rear
end/installation issues. But some Listers may want more information
about considerations for themselves. The links provided do give good
installation advice, as well.
When I went through the same comparisons, I did not like the "5th" gear
ratios. I was looking for 0.8, and they didn't seem to be available at
that time. Much more desirable than a 0.63. Try Dan Walter's T-5
advice article:
http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/WaltersT5/pt-WaltersT52.asp
and:
Curtis Fisher has another good article on TREMEC vs/ HEH-E, and
_installation_:
http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/CFisherTREMEC/pt-CFisherTREMEC5.asp
For a good discussion, recommendations, etc. It was written in 2001,
but it is very applicable today. The reason that Tom Hall built custom
parts is that AMC T-5's are difficult to come by, and use.
What rear-end ratio you have is of considerable importance.
On a personal note:
I ended up with buying a Tiger Mk II 4 spd, with a lot better spacing
than the Mk I, Mk Ia. Even though it is called a "wide ratio" Bolts
right in, but one have to remember to change the helical internal speedo
gear (mates with the cable gear) to get the speedo correct. An
adjustment of the speed needle can be made, but the odometer needs the
correct ratio.
One can replace parts in your current tranny. The internal gear Ford
"wide-ratio" gear set swap (input shaft, lay shaft, and 2nd and 3rd gear
parts) to replace those in your present "close-ratio" box, without
changing the 2.88 rear axle. Everything fits!
I find that the better spacing and ratios of the Mk II gear set to have
altered the ratios and spacing for a perfect match with the original
2.88:1 rear end. The mph/rpm is the same in high, but I never found the
rpm to be too high at 72 mph (3,000 rpm) allowed and (contrary to the
name "wide ratio"), intermediate .
We had a very good gear ratio/speed calculator by Bob Hokanson on
TigersUnited.com, but it currently isn't functioning. (Looking in to it.)
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
<http://www.TigersUnited.com>
Cullen McCann wrote:
> All, I have a question about this transmission application issue...on a
> different note. I purchased my Tiger out of a barn ( classic barn find, it was
> priceless) and it was purchased without the factory correct drive train. I do
> have a motor for the car ( a later model 302 based motor) but have not yet
> selected a transmission. I do have a good WC T5 that will rebuild, but haven't
> sprung yet for a tail housing solution such as Tom H's ideal fitment or one of
> the other bodgered workarounds, mainly due to cost. I was considering the
> toploader of course...but I used to have a Galaxie with a T10, and I liked
> that old stick shift...which brings me to the questions:
>
> 1. will the T10 bolt right in to fit the body?
>
> 2. in other words, were the bodies were the same as the cars after 65 correct?
> the shifter location on the T10 will hit the hole in the floor just as the
> correct length toploader will, right?
>
> 3. Does the T10 come in different lengths like the toploader?
>
> 4. Last question, is there a bellhousing available for a T10 to fit a let
> model block? ( assuming the 5 bolt vs 6 bolt issue is applicable)
>
> ......now I know everyone will try to give me the pros and cons for all 3
> above transmission possibilities, driving quality, originality...and honestly,
> I know what the strengths and weaknesses basically are for the functionality
> of all 3, it's the fitment that I'm sketchy on...and I know that my car would
> have had a toploader originally....
>
> ..... but we all know how I feel about that...back to Bob H's recent comments
> about hose clamps...not my biggest concern...just curious to know about T10's
> fitting Tigers....
>
> Thanks guys
>
> Cullen
>
> B382001452 LROFE
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