C1 Installation Manual - Silver Sport Transmissions
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1. FINAL INSTALLATION STEPS 1 If you did not fill the transmission with fluid before installation remove the fill plug on the passenger s side of the transmission and fill with 2 quarts 20 ounces of transmission fluid or until fluid runs out of the fill hole with the vehicle level GM Synchromesh part 88900333 formerly Part 12345349 or Pennzoil part 3501 is the recommended fluid and will provide the best shift quality DEXRON MERCON ATF non synthetic and Mobil 1 ATF are the only other fluids approved by Tremec Use of ANY other fluid will void your warranty Silver Sport Transmissions recommends that the fluid be replaced after the first 500 1000 miles of normal driving and then every 30 000 miles thereafter It is acceptable to use the less expensive DEXRON MERCON fluid for the break in period and then replace it with GM Synchromesh Reinstall the fill plug after adding fluid Start engine and allow engine to idle for a few minutes Check for leaks while warming up Slowly rev engine in neutral and listen for any unusual sounds or vibration Shift through all forward gears with the clutch disengaged clutch pedal depressed Do not shift into reverse above idle speed reverse is not synchronized Shifting into reverse may require shifting into a forward gear first to prevent grinding Test drive at low speeds and low RPM Gradually increase engine RPM and vehicle speed Compare this test drive to the pre installation tes2. SILVER SPORT CORVETTE 1955 1962 TKO 5 SPEED MANUAL TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONVERSION INSTALLATION MANUAL MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 ital silver Sport Transmissions FOLLOW FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL FSM RECOMMENDED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION IS A LABOR INTENSIVE JOB WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF CAUTION IS NOT TAKEN PLEASE BE CAREFUL PERFORMING THIS JOB OR HAVE A PROFESSIONAL PERFORM THE JOB FOR YOU REFER TO FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL FSM FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURES BELOW AS REQUIRED FOR BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS REFER TO YOUR FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL The material herein is the intellectual property of Silver Sport Transmissions SST and is to be used by SST customers or their authorized installers for the sole purpose of installing SST supplied transmissions and related parts Under no circumstances shall the manual or any portion thereof be copied duplicated distributed or incorporated in any written or printed document without the express written approval of Silver Sport Transmissions Before you start Test drive the vehicle if possible before you begin Pay attention to noise and vibration and record your observations At the end of the installation perform another test drive to compare In addition to this manual you should have received instructions for checking your bellhousing runout The
3. Connect clutch linkage do not preload mechanical release bearing Adjust linkage as required If using a SST hydraulic system available separately follow instructions provided 21 Wrap tape around speedometer cable ends to NOTE ORIENTATION OF RETAINING CLIP prevent damage and keep them clean while pri routing new speedometer cable to transmission pmm Remove rubber plug from the speedometer cable s fe port and install new speedometer cable with gear anisi clip and O ring into transmission case HWA PACK S Install cable retainer bolt and tighten bolt to 4 lb ft Connect cable to speedometer 2 NOTE The TKO 500 and 600 also have provision for electronic speedometer output The speed sensor is located on the passenger side of the transmission directly opposite the mechanical speedometer output The sensor is a standard two wire GM sine wave output with 17 pulses per revolution of the tailshaft This equates to roughly 33 000 to 60 000 pulses per mile depending on axle ratio and tire size For reference a 26 tire with a 3 70 gear will give 48 810 pulses per mile Please refer to your soeedometer s installation instructions or contact the speedometer manufacturer for information on connecting and calibrating your electronic speedometer 28 The reverse light switch is located on the driver s side of the main case and is a black bodied switch with two studs The switch is a normally open non directional switch that wi
4. FIRST MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 EF Silver Sport Transmissions A REMOVE EXISTING EQUIPMENT 1 Disconnect negative battery cable 2 Remove console top plate Disconnect power window switch connector if equipped note orientation of connection Remove power window switch heat shield cup and switch if equipped 3 Remove shifter knob amp boot Place shifter in neutral 4 Remove breather assembly amp ignition cluster cover distributor cap from engine The fan shroud may need to be loosened as fan blades may contact it as the engine is lowered in the back during transmission removal 5 Disconnect tachometer drive from distributor if equipped 6 Disconnect throttle linkage at carburetor 7 Raise car securely on lift or jack stands 6 ton jack stands will allow you to raise the car higher than 3 ton jack stands will which makes the installation easier 8 Loosen exhaust pipes at manifold and remove as required for working clearance and to allow the engine to tilt rearward 9 Unbolt starter and set aside 10 Disconnect clutch fork pushrod from the clutch fork 11 Remove bellhousing dust cover 12 Remove driveshaft 13 Remove shifter assembly 14 Remove speedometer cable 15 Secure rear of engine with hydraulic jack 16 Remove transmission crossmember 17 Secure transmission jack recommended and unbolt from bellhousing then move rearward in vehicle and r
5. attaching the bellhousing to the engine 15 Remove transmission to bellhousing securing bolt if not already removed and attach bellhousing to engine Ensure that there are no hoses cables or wires caught between the bellhousing and engine block 16 Move the transmission further forward inserting the input shaft into the clutch disc and pilot bearing Due to the tight clearance around the upper right transmission to bellhousing bolt a socket head bolt can be substituted for the hex head bolt if you do not have a suitable hex head wrench Use caution while engaging transmission input shaft into clutch disc and pilot bearing Do not allow weight of transmission to rest on assembly until fully engaged doing so can misalign disc or damage pilot bearing The rubber sleeve may be temporarily removed from the output shaft and the slip yoke inserted and the output shaft rotated as required to facilitate engagement into clutch disk DO NOT use the transmission to bellhousing bolts to draw the transmission up to the bellhousing Once the transmission is fully seated by hand against bellhousing fasten with 1 2 x 1 3 4 bolts and washers provided HWG PACK A Torque to 50 60 lb ft NOTE If the transmission stops approximately 1 2 inch away from seating fully against the bellhousing install and finger tighten bellhousing to transmission bolts Connect clutch linkage and depress pedal lightly while pushing transmission forward to facilitate alig
6. bellhousing runout must be checked and corrected if necessary for Tremec s warranty coverage You should also verify the parts you received Compare the received items to the detailed invoice provided in your shipment PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION In addition to these instructions you should receive the following instructions based on your order if applicable 1 All kits MAA 00101 Inspection and Correction of Bellhousing to Crankshaft Runout 2 Hydraulic throw out bearing kit MAG 00402 Hydraulic Kit Instructions for GM 3 MAA 00201 Automatic to Manual conversion General Guidelines Your invoice lists the individual hardware packs and where they are used NOTE Transmission must be test shifted before installation Due to jostling during shipping some transmissions will not shift properly when removed from the box Please make sure that the gear selector will move into each of the six possible positions while rotating the input shaft and checking for output shaft rotation The rubber sleeve may need to be removed from the output shaft to allow it to turn easier See photo on page 5 If the input shaft will not turn slide the clutch disc over the input shaft and jerk the clutch disc left and right to break it free If this does not correct the issue call Silver Sport Transmissions at 865 609 8187 extension 118 for instructions THIS CANNOT BE CORRECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN THE CAR TEST SHIFT
7. exiting from the rear of the RUBBER SLEEVE ROLL PIN tool 6 Lower engine approximately 9 degrees down in the rear required for new transmission installation 7 With the bellhousing still removed from the SPRING engine install clutch fork and release bearing FINGERS GO in the bellhousing if using mechanical clutch 2 SOUE GN linkage The tips of the clutch fork and the RELEASE spring fingers on the rear side of the clutch SS ARA fork both fit inside the groove on the release bearing If you purchased the SST hydraulic system with your transmission the hydraulic release bearing will already be installed and you will not be using a clutch fork MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 Te silver Sport Transmissions 8 Set transmission into tunnel sliding rearward until rear of case stops against the x frame Transmission tailhousing should be centered in the tunnel while the front should be angled towards the passenger side to facilitate installation of the bellhousing Transmission input shaft should be pointed downwards as far as possible to provide clearance for the bellhousing 9 With the input shaft pointed down as far as possible slide the bellhousing over the input shaft and up against the transmission case The bellhousing may need to be upside down while being slid into place z A p dr a 9 _ CLUTCH FORK SHOULD ALREADY BE INSTALLED AT THIS POINT REMOVED FO
8. without removing the engine from the car and the instructions below outline the steps required to do so The transmission and engine may also be bolted together and installed as an assembly if your engine is removed from the car 1 Set transmission shift lever in reverse gear Remove two small socket head bolts from shift link under the tower and remove clamp from horizontal shifter link Remove shift tower socket head bolts and remove shift tower noting or marking orientation for reassembly completely from the shift tower base plate and horizontal shift link Remove shift tower baseplate bolts and remove baseplate These parts will be reinstalled REMOVE SHIFT TOWER o REMOVE BASE PLATE Meg t lf r life di nr di Via i y Es Te Ci P CRETA a ier tase tr a Sme MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 Silver Sport Transmissions 2 Confirm existence of rubber sleeve in tailshaft Reinstalling the rubber sleeve that was removed during test shifting will help prevent fluid leakage during the installation Fill transmission with 2 quarts 20 ounces of transmission fluid GM Synchromesh part 88900333 formerly part 12345349 or Pennzoil part 3501 is the recommended 1 amp fluid and will provide the best shift quality DEXRON MERCON ATF non synthetic and Mobil 1 ATF are the only other fluids approved by Tremec Use of ANY other fluid will void your w
9. 50 STOCK CREEK BOULEVARD e TKO 600 600 lb ft in 4 gear ROCKFORD TENNESSEE 37853 3043 Phone 865 609 8187 Toll Free 888 609 0094 GEAR RATIOS Fax 865 609 8287 gt TKO 500 SALES EXTENSION 114 a 1 3 27 a oND 1 98 CUSTOMER ee vici SUPPORT 3RD 134 2 4H 1 00 WWW SHIFTSST COM a 5 0 68 SILVER SPORT TRANSMISSIONS IS DEDICATED TO TKO 600 YOUR SATISFACTION AND ENJOYMENT OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE SEND US PICTURES OF YOUR CAR i n 2 87 ALONG WITH A TESTIMONIAL OF HOW YOU RATE THIS 2 1 89 PRODUCT WE WILL BE POSTING MANY CUSTOMER 2 3RD 1098 FEEDBACK LETTERS AND PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE 2 qin 1 00 AND BROCHURES 5 0 64 0 82 OPTIONAL ENJOY YOUR SILVER SPORT TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 10 MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14
10. R CLARITY IN PHOTO 10 Insert pressure plate into bellhousing over input shaft This may also be easier with the bellhousing upside down 11 Orient the bellhousing so it is right side up Loosely install one transmission to bellhousing bolt Do not tighten This will keep the bellhousing secured during the next step 12 Raise transmission nose enough to insert clutch disc into bellhousing against flywheel and fully insert modified alignment tool through clutch disc and into pilot bearing Raise transmission as required to allow pressure plate to be brought forward for assembly on the flywheel It may be necessary to remove the transmission to bellhousing bolt in order to fit your hand in the bellhousing and move the pressure plate at the same time Begin installing pressure plate bolts using flywheel spanner tool to rotate engine counter clockwise facing flywheel to access each of the six clutch plate bolts Install each one only finger tight on the first round then incrementally tighten each one in an alternating sequence until all six are snug Then tighten each one in the same alternating sequence to 35 lb ft PRESSURE PLATE ALIGNMENT TOOL CLUTCH DISC MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 SS u Silver Sport Transmissions 13 Lower the nose of the transmission enough to remove alignment tool using retrieval wire 14 Begin raising transmission As needed raise engine up to permit
11. arranty Silver Sport Transmissions recommends that the fluid be replaced after the first 500 1000 miles of normal driving and then every 30 000 miles thereafter It is acceptable to use the less expensive DEXRON MERCON fluid for the break in period and then replace it with GM Synchromesh TRANSMISSION SIDE ENGINE SIDE 3 Install new pilot bearing assembly using a socket of similar diameter to the bearing anda rubber mallet Gently tap bearing fully into crankshaft until bearing face is flush with crankshaft face 4 Install bellhousing and inspect for proper alignment to crankshaft using dial indicator or test indicator SST can provide these tools at extra cost See Inspection and Correction of Bellhousing To Crankshaft Runout provided with your literature package Make sure to record your runout data in a safe place as it will be required in the event of a warranty issue Mark the offset dowel pin position if used to correct bellhousing runout and carefully remove bellhousing 5 Your clutch alignment tool will need to be modified for this installation It will need to be shortened to 2 1 2 2 3 4 overall length by cutting off the back end leave the smaller diameter pilot bearing end attached Drill a small hole through the splined part of the tool and install a roll pin not provided in the drilled hole lf necessary file the roll pin down to match the spline profile Install a retrieval wire to the roll pin with the wire
12. emove from vehicle 18 Remove bellhousing and clutch unit 19 It will be necessary to cut out the fiberglass ashtray pocket to provide clearance for the TKO transmission After removing the metal ashtray insert mark the fiberglass pocket 1 2 below the tunnel and cut it off FIG A B Section the portion of the fiberglass pocket you removed so all that remains is the bottom with rounded corners Bond this bottom piece to the 1 2 portion remaining in the tunnel FIG C Similarly the metal ashtray insert is sectioned and tacked back together to fit into the shortened fiberglass pocket FIG D UT ee pe i lt lt Sn Bir ae et MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 20 Remove clutch fork and release bearing from bellhousing Inspect release bearing fork and pivot ball stud for wear Contact Silver Sport Transmissions or your favorite restoration parts supplier for replacement parts if needed 21 Inspect flywheel ring gear teeth no cracks chips wear and friction surface no cracks grooves or hot spots Silver Sport Transmissions strongly suggests removing flywheel and having it resurfaced then dynamically balanced at a reputable automotive machine shop unless the engine was externally balanced with the flywheel installed 22 Remove pilot bushing using removal tool not supplied B INSTALL NEW EQUIPMENT The SST 5 speed is designed so that the transmission can be installed
13. ll complete the lighting circuit when the transmission is in reverse SST has provided a two wire harness with your kit that will attach to the 5 speed reverse light switch If your car has reverse lights the switch can be wired into your car s harness in place of your original switch 29 The wire pigtail at the very back of the tailhousing is a neutral safety switch It is a normally open non directional switch that will complete the circuit when the transmission is in neutral The plastic connector may be removed and the neutral safety switch may be spliced in to your starter circuit between the ignition switch and the starter solenoid if you so choose MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 Silver Sport Transmissions a CABLE PORT ELECTRONIC SPEED SENSOR REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH __ NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH 30 Tighten exhaust 31 Bolt on shifter handle with 3 8 24 x 1 bolts and washers provided HWA PACK L Use medium strength threadlock compound Torque to 25 lb ft Confirm shifter motion through all gears 32 Install rubber boot retainer ring 33 Install power window heat shield if equipped 34 Install upper console plate and power window switch connector if equipped 35 Connect tachometer drive cable to distributor 36 Connect throttle linkage to carburetor 37 Install ignition cluster cover distributor cap if equipped and breather 38 Reconnect the negative battery cable
14. nment of clutch disk to input shaft and pilot bearing DO NOT force the transmission into engagement damage to the pilot bearing may result Tighten bellhousing to engine bolts once the transmission is seated against the bellhousing 17 While the transmission tailhousing is sitting directly on the x frame re install shifter baseplate and bolts Tighten bolts to 20 lb ft Re install the shift tower using two 2 socket head cap screws Re install the horizontal shifter link clamp and bolts 18 Install shifter dust cover using two small screws provided and seal around the cover and the vertical seams with RTV silicone not supplied Fal VA i g TEATRI ta ha os an xi 1 Lala i i Meri RCA l ea eh 1 1 n eT gr ya ete a a Ss ot i Tae Li RO a ui Fa A i LA kics Aer dl La tb NOTE Photos above show the transmission installed in a 1965 model Your shift mechanism and dust cover will be very similar to the one above 19 Raise up engine transmission until it rests firmly against floor pan MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 Gi Silver Sport Transmissions 20 Attach rubber isolator mount loosely to the transmission M10 1 5 x 30 bolts and lock washers HWG PACK H Install crossmember to x frame using the original hardware you removed earlier Lower transmission onto crossmember Place 3 1 4 x 1 1 2 flat reinforcement plate supplied under crossmember and attach i
15. solator mount to crossmember by passing the bolts from hardware pack HWG PACK B through the reinforcement plate and crossmember and into the isolator mount Tighten all mount and crossmember fasteners Confirm no interference to car body exists or noise will occur as the driveline moves under load If tunnel contact exists check for deteriorated body isolating strips or bushings Failure to correct body bushing problems can result in transmission contact with the body which will cause a gear like rattle or clunking that is not associated with the gearbox internals particularly when driving in the higher gears 22 Confirm transmission is centered in floor tunnel If the shifter tower is located less than 1 8 from either edge of the shifter hole slot the holes in the transmission crossmember as required to provide the required clearance for the tower in the shifter hole Cutting of the shifter hole is not required and should not be done Please contact Silver Sport Transmissions if you need more information or support regarding this portion of the Installation 23 Remove the rubber sleeve from the output shaft see step B 2 and photo on pg 5 24 Slide driveshaft into the tailshaft of the transmission Set driveshaft into the rear end pinion yoke and install U bolts Install rear straps and torque to factory specs Make certain all parts are clean and properly assembled 25 Reinstall bellhousing inspection cover and starter 26
16. t drive 10 Drive conservatively for the first 500 1000 miles for transmission break in 11 If you experience vibration at highway speeds verify that there is no body contact with the new transmission If there is no contact it may be necessary to adjust your driveline angle Much has been written about driveline angles and how to determine them and there is a lot of great information available online from multiple websites If you need further help with your driveline angle call Silver Sport Transmissions Customer Service at 865 609 8187 extension 118 DN PWN O MON MAG 00601 GM CORVETTE 1955 1962 C1 TKO Installation Manual Rev B 10 13 14 ital silver Sport Transmissions SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GM Synchromesh part 88900333 formerly part 12345349 or Pennzoil part 3501 is the recommended fluid and will provide the best shift quality DEXRON MERCON ATF non synthetic and Mobil 1 ATF are the only other fluids approved by Tremec Use of ANY other fluid will void your warranty Silver Sport Transmissions recommends that the fluid be replaced after the first 500 1000 miles of normal driving and then every 30 000 miles thereafter It is acceptable to use the less expensive DEXRON MERCON fluid for the break in period and then replace it with GM Synchromesh FLUID CAPACITY 2 QUARTS 20 OUNCES U S DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM INPUT TORQUE CONTACT INFORMATION n SILVER SPORT TRANSMISSIONS e TKO 500 500 Ib ft in 4 gear 22
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