Tranny Jack

**Stangman701** · 01-17-2007, 01:12 PM

Anyone got a tranny jack they want to sell? I'm not gonna try to wrestle around that T56 again without one.

**Sonic03snake** · 01-17-2007, 01:15 PM

Harbor freight has them pretty cheap.

**Viper_ed** · 01-17-2007, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Sonic03snake

Harbor freight has them pretty cheap.

X2, or I have one that works real nice under my lift if you ever need a hand!

**Steve-0** · 01-17-2007, 02:41 PM

Now what are you doing to that thing? Didnt you just put in a clutch?

**Stangman701** · 01-17-2007, 03:26 PM

Thanks guys! I checked on ebay and it looks like they make adaptors that go onto regular floor jacks, that's probably what I'll end up doing or just make my own which I had considered before.

**Stangman701** · 01-17-2007, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Steve-0

Now what are you doing to that thing? Didnt you just put in a clutch?

Yeah, the new throwout bearing is toast

I just hope nothing else is bad.

**Viper_ed** · 01-17-2007, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Stangman701

Yeah, the new throwout bearing is toast

I just hope nothing else is bad.

Ray, I'll be changing mine if you want to make a day of it.

**Stangman701** · 01-17-2007, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

Ray, I'll be changing mine if you want to make a day of it.

Hmm, I'll let you know Ed. As of right now I'll say probably not because I don't know if it would be safe to drive out to your place. It's not just squealing, it's broken, aka. there's a piece of it missing

I drove it home from work that way, but I don't think it would be a good idea to go much farther. Plus I've already got it up on jackstands and have the driveshaft and exhaust off. Thanks for the offer though. If I have trouble getting this floor jack adapter to work I'll slap it back together and limp it on out your way.

**Viper_ed** · 01-17-2007, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Stangman701

If I have trouble getting this floor jack adapter to work I'll slap it back together and limp it on out your way.

With 2 people, you won't even need the adapter. Just offer Colin or Joe some beer and pizza and I'm sure one of them will come give you a hand.

**Stangman701** · 01-17-2007, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

With 2 people, you won't even need the adapter. Just offer Colin or Joe some beer and pizza and I'm sure one of them will come give you a hand.

Yeah, I'm sure they would have no problem helping me out other than my cold ass concrete floor, haha. I just like doing stuff by myself for some stupid reason. I've had the tranny in and out of the fox a few times by myself with no trouble, but the T56 is WAY heavier that the T5. I did the clutch swap by myself with just a regular jack and a home made cradle last time, but I figured I'd try to do it right this time and get the right tools. The adaptors are only about $30, I just hope they actually work ok.

**Viper_ed** · 01-17-2007, 05:17 PM

Getting to the top bolt on the passenger side is really the only real PIA. Plus when you're working off of jack stands, a second person really makes it easier to get it down and out from under the car. Ever since my Dad and I got the rack, I will NEVER do another tranny laying on the ground under the car!

**Stangman701** · 01-17-2007, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

Getting to the top bolt on the passenger side is really the only real PIA. Plus when you're working off of jack stands, a second person really makes it easier to get it down and out from under the car. Ever since my Dad and I got the rack, I will NEVER do another tranny laying on the ground under the car!

Yeah, I'm sure the rack makes things much easier. I only have access to one of those and it has nothing to do with cars

. I really don't mind the fox, I think the T5 only weighs around 90 pounds, but the T56 is more like 160 and that's an awkward chunk of $hit to be moving around under the car without some kind of mechanical assistance.

**Viper_ed** · 01-17-2007, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Stangman701

I really don't mind the fox, I think the T5 only weighs around 90 pounds, but the T56 is more like 160 and that's an awkward chunk of $hit to be moving around under the car without some kind of mechanical assistance.

I don't think they weigh much more than the T-5. At least it doesn't feel like it. Guess you better quit drinking beer and start eating Wheaties!

BTW, when can I come over and use that rack you have access to?

**Viper_ed** · 01-17-2007, 05:38 PM

http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English...s/T-56.asp#Car

vs

http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English...ts/T-5.asp#Car

**Stangman701** · 01-17-2007, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Viper_ed

I don't think they weigh much more than the T-5. At least it doesn't feel like it. Guess you better quit drinking beer and start eating Wheaties!

BTW, when can I come over and use that rack you have access to?

I got those #'s from the ford racing website. That's about what they list for shipping weights. The actual #'s are T5: 83 lbs. and T56: 161 lbs. if their shipping weights are accurate. As for the rack, we may have to negotiate something at some point depending on how bad I need to use your rack

**Viper_ed** · 01-17-2007, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Stangman701

As for the rack, we may have to negotiate something at some point depending on how bad I need to use your rack

**9002stang** · 01-17-2007, 11:12 PM

Let me know when you are doing that and Ill give you a hand. Then, you can help me with mine. I have a leaking rear main.

**lib88stang** · 01-17-2007, 11:26 PM

Its not that the t5's are heavy there just awkward when your on your back under the car, Don (fast4ord) gave me a hand with mine.

**Stangman701** · 01-22-2007, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by 9002stang

Let me know when you are doing that and Ill give you a hand. Then, you can help me with mine. I have a leaking rear main.

Thanks Joe, I'll let you know if I need a hand. Either way I can come help with yours. I've had the T5 in and out of my fox quite a few times and we should be able to breeze through that pretty quick.