T5 woes continue... suggestions please

[jeffdg]

So I've rebuilt (sort of: replaced 3rd gear, cluster and some minor parts (3-4 slider, bearings) all the other things (blocker rings etc) were replaced a few thousand miles ago and look new. It all went together fine and I can shift it into every gear, but now the input shaft is locked up. I can spin the output shaft in every gear, but the input shaft will *not* spin no matter what I do! It works file when the top is off (I can slide each slider by hand into a gear and back , including the 5th and reverse mechanism) and it all spins correctly.

I should add that when all was put together, it was difficult to get into Reverse the first time... once I did, it was easier... that *may* have been when the input locked up but I'm not sure of it...

Any help???? This is the third time I've put this together and it not work - everything is in and was double/triple checked, including required shims etc., it's such a PITA because of all the surfaces I have to clean each time I open it up!!

 

[Michael Yount]

Wish I could help Jeffdg - have to admit when it comes to the internals of tranny's or rear ends, unless it's something like replacing the drive gear on the ouput shaft of the tranny, I take to someone that knows more than me and pay 'em the $ they deserve. The original owner of mine tried to rebuild the T-5 that came with the engine. It was never the same - my brother who bought it from him (before I got it) ended up putting a new FRPP World Class T-5Z in it. No more tranny problems/noises. Good luck with it.

 

[jeffdg]

I take to someone that knows more than me and pay 'em the $ they deserve. The original owner of mine tried to rebuild the T-5 that came with the engine.

Sadly, there isn't *anyone* around here who knows anything about tranny's here. I took it to the only "Transmissional specialist" in the area and they tried to charge me $75 for diagnosing as an "internal transmission problem" ... which by the way was the reason I brought it to a *transmission shop*!!!!

So, I'll give D&D a call, otherwise I'm totally stuck.

 

[6Stang7]

Did you replace the bearing retainer by chance?

-Shaun

 

[jrichker]

Some alternate help sources... The video tape is especially good. I bought one for the Tremec and wouldn't try to do one without it.

See http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/onlineorder/product.asp to download a FREE service manual for T5 or Tremec 3550

See http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com/ or http://www.ddperformance.com/index2.htm for parts

Hanlon also has a video on how to rebuild your T5 or Tremec. If they are out of stock see http://cartapes.com It costs less than $20, and is worth every penny of it.

 

[shecky]

Is the endplay set up correctly? Unless if the input shaft was put in incorrectly, it seems like there is too much shim on the front retainer.

Hanlon is very good about transmissions. If you watch the video, he definately knows what he is doing. I'm still happy with my rebuilt tranny!

 

[jeffdg]

Did you replace the bearing retainer by chance?

-Shaun

I did! I put the steel bearing retainer, but the input shaft won't turn even with the retainer off (the only thing I can easily remove w/o going back into it). I did check the end play, but again, I could turn the input and output shafts before I put the top and tailhousing back on. Now I can only turn the output shaft...

I religiously watched the video like 10 times that I bought from Hanlon, and yes, it is a great video, all the more reason I'm stumped.

Could it be in two gears at the same time and isn't coming out with the shifter... for instance, if the shift forks weren't aligned when I put the top on (though, honestly, it's hard to imagine...kindof grasping at straws).