Installation Manual - Silver Sport Transmissions
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1. SILVER SPORT r Li ai MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 MOPAR B BODY 1971 1974 TKO 5 SPEED MANUAL TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONVERSION INSTALLATION MANUAL MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1971 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 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 instructio2. side towards the front If the transmission is contacting the tunnel in the area that is cut out in the photos on the previous page return to the SHEET METAL INSTALLATION section above and install the new sheet metal Bolt the new crossmember to the front side of the torsion bar support in the car using hardware pack HWM PACK C Lower transmission with isolator mount onto the new crossmember The next step is to determine if your car will need any spacers in order to achieve an acceptable driveline angle Ensure that the rear suspension is weighted as the car will be when it is being driven Pull a string from the center of the transmission tailshaft to the center of your differential pinion to simulate the driveshaft and measure the angle of the string Also measure the transmission angle and the pinion angle and calculate your driveline angles to determine if you need to add spacers to raise the rear of the transmission see step D 12 Acceptable driveline angles are between 1 2 degree and 4 degrees front and rear on these cars with a SST 5 speed Your kit includes three spacers that can be installed between the transmission and the isolator mount two 74 spacers and one 2 spacer This makes it possible to raise the transmission anywhere from 4 to 1 in quarter inch increments If your car requires one or more spacers install the spacer s and then measure and recalculate your new driveline angles 6 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970
3. 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 Ss Silver Sport Transmissions NOTE Some cars have an undesirable pinion angle from the factory If you find this to be the case with your vehicle now is the time to correct it It may be necessary to add shims or wedges to your rear end in order to achieve an acceptable pinion angle 8 Once you have achieved front and rear angles within the 1 2 to 4 degree range check for interference with floor tunnel especially on the passenger s side towards the front of the transmission You will need a minimum of 74 of clearance between the transmission and the tunnel An easy way to check areas that you cannot see is to use a length of rubber hose that is 1 4 outside diameter Loop it over the transmission at the bellhousing and see if you can slide it all the way to the tailhousing If the transmission has less than clearance at any point in the tunnel you may be able to massage the tunnel with a hammer and dolly to prevent cutting the tunnel If you did not install the new sheet metal and you cannot create enough clearance with the transmission at the correct height the new sheet metal will need to be installed Return to the SHEET METAL INSTALLATION section above If you have sufficient clearance continue with the installation D TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION 1 This is a good time to take the driveline measurement per the driveshaft instruction sheet as lon
4. Rev A 05 27 14 Silver Sport Transmissions page 10 and attach to mount with 3 8 flat washers lockwashers and nuts HWM PACK B Confirm no interference to car body or noise will occur as the driveline moves under load Confirm shifter is centered in tunnel hole 14 The rubber tailshaft sleeve must be removed at this point see step D 2 and photo on pg 7 Install driveshaft by inserting the slip yoke into the rear of the transmission first Then position the rear U joint in the differential U joint saddles It may be helpful to be able to turn the rear wheels Install rear straps and torque to factory specs Make certain all parts are clean and properly assembled 15 Reinstall bellhousing inspection cover and starter 16 Connect clutch linkage do not preload mechanical release bearing Adjust linkage as required If using a SST hydraulic system available separately follow instructions provided 17 Wrap tape around speedometer cable ends to prevent damage and keep them clean while routing new speedometer cable to transmission Remove rubber plug from the speedometer cable port see photo below and install new speedometer cable with gear clip and O ring HWA PACK S into transmission case Install cable retainer bolt and tighten bolt to 4 lb ft Connect cable to speedometer NOTE ORIENTATION OF RETAINING CLIP The TKO 500 and 600 have provision for electronic speedometer output also The speed sensor is located on the passenger
5. side of the transmission directly opposite the mechanical speedometer output The sensor is a standard two wire Ford sine wave with 12 pulses per revolution of tailshaft which equates to roughly 24 000 to 42 000 pulses per mile depending on axle ratio and tire size For reference a 26 tire with a 3 73 gear will produce 34 738 pulses per mile Please refer to your speedometer s installation instructions or contact the soeedometer manufacturer for information on connecting and calibrating your electronic speedometer NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH 18 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 will 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 It can be spliced into your car s wiring harness in place of your original switch that was mounted to your 4 speed shift linkage 19 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 9 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 19
6. 74 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 GERE Silver Sport Transmissions 20 Tighten exhaust 21 Reinstall shift tower that was removed earlier 22 Bolt on shifter handle with 3 8 x1 bolts and washers provided HWA PACK L Use medium strength threadlock compound Torque to 25 Ib ft Confirm shifter motion through all gears 23 Install shifter boot and retainer ring and or console if equipped 24 Connect throttle linkage to carburetor 25 Install fan shroud and breather 26 Reconnect the negative battery cable 10 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 Sport Transmissions 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 12345349 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 The 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
7. Y 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 e TKO 500 500 ft lb in 4 gear e TKO 600 600 ft lb in 4 gear GEAR RATIOS gt TKO 500 15 3 27 oND 1 98 a 3RD 1 34 2 4 1 00 a 5 0 68 gt TKO 600 2 1 287 QND 489 38 128 4 1 00 5 H 0 64 MAM 01001 0 82 OPTIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION SILVER SPORT TRANSMISSIONS 2250 STOCK CREEK BOULEVARD ROCKFORD TENNESSEE 37853 3043 Phone 865 609 8187 Toll Free 888 609 0094 Fax 865 609 8287 SALES EXTENSION 113 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECH SUPPORT EXTENSION 118 WWW SHIFTSST COM SILVER SPORT TRANSMISSIONS IS DEDICATED TO YOUR SATISFACTION AND ENJOYMENT OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE SEND US PICTURES OF YOUR CAR ALONG WITH A TESTIMONIAL OF HOW YOU RATE THIS PRODUCT WE WILL BE POSTING MANY CUSTOMER FEEDBACK LETTERS AND PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE AND BROCHURES ENJOY YOUR SILVER SPORT TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 12 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14
8. age pilot bearing The rubber tailshaft sleeve may be temporarily removed and the slip yoke inserted in order to rotate the tailshaft as required to facilitate engagement into clutch disk NOTE If the transmission stops approximately 72 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 alignment 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 10 Once the transmission is fully seated by hand against the bellhousing fasten with 7 16 x 1 7 bolts and washers provided HWM PACK A and torque to 50 lb ft 11 Raise up engine transmission until transmission contacts the top of the tunnel 12 Attach the spacer s if needed see step C 7 and the rubber isolator mount to transmission using 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 bolts and lockwashers HWM PACK D 13 Install new crossmember using 7 16 14 x 4 1 2 bolts washers and nuts provided HWM PACK C to attach to the frame Lower transmission fully onto crossmember Place the emergency brake mounting plate over the isolator mount studs underneath the crossmember see photo on 8 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual
9. and release bearing from bell housing Inspect fork and pivot for wear Contact Silver Sport Transmissions or your local parts supplier if replacements are needed 21 Inspect flywheel ring gear teeth no cracks chips wear and friction surface no cracks 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 23 If you did not purchase a new bell housing from Silver Sport with your transmission system you will need to send your factory bell housing to SST for modification Write the RMA number you were given on the inside and outside of the bellhousing with a permanent marker If you do not have an RMA number please call Silver Sport Transmissions Customer Service and Technical Support at 865 609 8187 extension 118 to obtain one Please DO NOT send your bellhousing without marking it with an RMA number C SHEET METAL INSTALLATION AND TEST FITMENT If your car is a factory 4 speed you will already have the required 4 speed hump and correct console trim If your car is an automatic a column shift 3 speed or the vehicle was previously converted from such to a 4 speed e A factory reproduction 4 speed tunnel hump must be installed in the vehicle before proceeding Contact Silver Sport Transmission to purchase a repr
10. break in period and then replace it with GM Synchromesh Reinstall the fill plug after adding fluid Start engine and allow it 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 7 Test drive at low speeds and low RPM 8 Gradually increase engine RPM and vehicle speed 9 Compare this test drive to the pre installation test 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 recheck your driveline angles If you need further help with diagnosing a vibration call Silver Sport Transmissions Customer Service at 865 609 8187 extension 118 io 11 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 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 The use of AN
11. emove shift boot and lever Remove console if equipped Raise car securely on lift or jack stands 6 ton stands are usually taller and will give you more room under the car Eighteen inches or more of working room is recommended Measure and record the existing stock driveline angles with the weight of the vehicle supported by the rear axle This information may be helpful later 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 additional help determining your driveline angle call Silver Sport Transmissions Customer Service at 865 609 8187 extension 118 8 Remove exhaust as required for working clearance 9 Unbolt starter and set aside 10 Remove clutch linkage at torque arm to clutch fork 11 Remove bellhousing dust cover 12 Disconnect driveshaft from differential and remove from car 13 Remove shifter assembly 14 Remove speedometer cable 2 Se ON N 4 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 Sport Transmissions 15 Disconnect reverse lamp wiring 16 Secure rear of engine with a hydraulic jack 17 Unbolt transmission isolator from the crossmember and remove crossmember 18 Secure transmission jack recommended and unbolt from bellhousing then move rearward and remove from vehicle 19 Remove bellhousing and clutch unit 20 Remove clutch fork
12. g as the total weight of the car is still supported on the axles to provide an accurate measurement After the final clearance check and the driveshaft measurements remove the transmission and bellhousing to complete the remaining work Reinstall the rubber sleeve on the output shaft if it was removed during test shifting to 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 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 The 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 Remove your original pilot bushing or bearing if equipped using a pilot bearing removal tool Clean the inside of the larger diameter recess in your crankshaft hub This recess is the pilot bore for the nose of an automatic transmission torque converter The new custom pilot bearing assembly will fit into this larger recess an original equipment style pilot bushing or bearing will not work with the SST 5 speed Install the new SST pilot beari
13. h gear and check for interference between the horizontal shift link and the mount If the horizontal shift link touches the mount in any gear loosen the three mount bolts and move the mount slightly in order to gain clearance Re tighten the mount bolts and check again BOLT SPACERS 3 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 Ss Silver Sport Transmissions NOTE ORIENTATION OF SLOTS IN NYLON SHIFT CUP 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 more easily See photo on page 6 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 further instructions THIS CANNOT BE CORRECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN THE CAR TEST SHIFT FIRST UU REMOVE EXISTING EQUIPMENT Disconnect negative battery cable Remove breather assembly and fan shroud Remove distributor cap if the engine is a small block Place shifter in neutral R
14. he over center spring can hold the clutch disengaged or cause unusual fluctuations at the clutch engagement and release points If using a three finger style pressure plate the over center spring will be retained 6 Lower rear of engine as far as possible required for new transmission installation 7 With the bellhousing still removed from the engine install clutch fork and new SST release bearing in the bellhousing if using mechanical clutch linkage An original equipment style release bearing will not fit the SST 5 speed 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 NOTE Make sure you have the correct clutch fork for your car and engine Check length by fully engaging the fork in the pivot bracket and release bearing with the pushrod disconnected from the clutch fork Verify that the pushrod is aligned with the fork eyelet Silver Sport Transmissions can provide a new clutch fork pivot and boot kit if needed 8 Install bellhousing to engine while making sure that there are no hoses cables or wires caught between the bellhousing and engine block Torque the fasteners to the factory specification 9 Install transmission using caution when inserting the input shaft into the clutch disc and pilot bearing Do not allow weight of transmission to rest on assembly until fully engaged doing so can misalign disc or dam
15. lon shift cup 3 Position the nylon shift cup so that the slots in it lime up with the split between the horizontal shift link and link clamp as pictured 4 Place the shift tower and mount in position on the transmission and insert the ball at the bottom of the shifter stub into the nylon shift cup Push up on the nylon shift cup and the horizontal shift link until the nylon shift cup Snaps into place around the ball 5 Install the short bolt and lockwasher loosely through the upper bolt hole in the mount and into the transmission tailhousing 6 Position one of the bolt spacers between one of the two lower bolt holes in the mount and the tailhousing and insert one of the long bolts through the mount bolt spacer and tailhousing Repeat with the other long bolt and bolt spacer in the remaining hole 7 Install locknuts on the two long bolts and tighten all three mount bolts 8 Make sure that the slots in the nylon shift cup are still lined up with the split between the horizontal shift link and the link clamp as pictured Push the nylon shift cup forward so that it is fully seated in the horizontal shift link and slide the link clamp forward on the bolts so that it meets the horizontal shift link There should be no gap between the horizontal shift link and the link clamp at this point 9 Tighten the bolts on the horizontal shift link 10 Temporarily bolt the shifter handle to the shifter stub shift the transmission into eac
16. ng assembly using a bearing driver or a socket of similar diameter to the outer bronze bushing of the new bearing assembly Make sure the bearing assembly is installed with the needle roller bearing protruding out towards transmission see photo below Gently tap bearing fully into crankshaft until the outer bearing face is flush with crankshaft face cen La Ta Pa TRANSMISSION SIDE SHOWN MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 Sport Transmissions 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 Alignment 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 offset dowel pin position if used to correct bellhousing runout and carefully remove bellhousing 5 Using the provided clutch alignment tool attach clutch disc 1 1 8 x 26 spline and pressure plate to flywheel Install each bolt 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 NOTE If using a diaphragm style pressure plate it will be necessary to remove the large over center spring from the clutch pedal T
17. ns for checking your bellhousing runout The 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 All kits Inspection and Correction of Bellhousing to Crankshaft Runout MAA 00101 4 Speed hump Floor Hump Sheet Metal Installation Instructions MAM 01401 Automatic to Manual conversion General Guidelines MAA 00201 Manual Pedal Installation Instructions MAM 01501 Hydraulic Kit Instructions for MOPAR MAM 00201 6 Firewall Stiffener kit Hydraulic Kit Supplement MAM 00501 Your invoice lists the individual hardware packs and where they are used SS TE 2 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 e Silver Sport Transmissions A INSTALL SHIFT TOWER AND MOUNT ci BOLT SPACERS 1 Loosen the bolts on the horizontal shift link at the A rear of the transmission and pull the link clamp 0 away from the horizontal shift link It is not necessary to remove it completely but you will y need a gap of 3 8 or so between the horizontal shift link and the link clamp MOUNT gt gr 2 Apply a light coat of grease to the inside of the TS ny
18. oduction four speed tunnel hump if you do not already have one You may also need to install carpet for a 4 speed car e Console equipped cars will require a four speed top plate available from many restoration parts suppliers The automatic console base can be retained Due to variation in dimensions on these cars from the factory some cars will need an additional tunnel modification in order to achieve the correct driveline angle with the SST 5 speed Unfortunately there is not any way to predict which cars will require the modification If you prefer to shorten the test fitment procedure and would rather make the tunnel modification needed or not continue to SHEET METAL INSTALLATION below If you would like to avoid modifying your tunnel if possible skip to TEST FITMENT below SHEET METAL INSTALLATION 1 Remove the front seats and carpet 2 Cut out the paper template following the instructions found on the template itself Place the paper template on the tunnel so that the 4 speed shifter opening on the template matches the opening in the tunnel Mark the section to be cut out by tracing on the floor inside the area designated on the paper template Remove the paper template from the floor 3 Cut out the section that is marked and de burr the edges 5 MAM 01001 MOPAR E BODY 1970 1974 B BODY 1961 1974 TKO Installation Manual Rev A 05 27 14 Ss Silver Sport Transmissions 4 Align the new sheet metal so that the slit i
19. s towards the rear of the car Slightly bend the sheet metal along the slit to form a shallow corner Align the slit approximately 1 to the right of the edge of the 4 speed hump seam Begin attaching the new sheet metal to the floor just left of the slit working clockwise around the edge with tack welds rivets or screws When you are finished you should have a small peak in the new metal at the inboard end of the slit see photo below Complete by permanently attaching new metal by welding or other secure method Use a seam sealer such as 3M Fast n Firm or equivalent between new and old metal Paint both sides for corrosion protection If large gaps exist between old and new metal urethane foam can be used as a filling agent then trimmed and painted after drying Continue to TEST FITMENT below germs y i J A y ff n N id H l E b TEST FITMENT 1 Temporarily install bellhousing to engine No clutch or flywheel is necessary for this step 2 Lower engine and install transmission to bellhousing using HWM PACK A Support the transmission with a jack Attach isolator mount to transmission using hardware pack HWM PACK D Raise the transmission enough to be able to install the new crossmember under the isolator mount If you did not install the new sheet metal and the transmission contacts the tunnel before it rises far enough to get the crossmember in place check for interference on the passenger s
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