T56 to LS3 problem
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T56 to LS3 problem Im new on here Ive been reading a lot but have not exactly found an answer to my problem. I have a LS3 crate engine, american powertrain bell housing, LS7 clutch and flywheel, gm slave cylinder, and a t56 6 speed tremec transmission. All was bought new recently from summit racing except for the clutch which i bought from tick.
I attempted to put all of this together and could not get the transmission to bolt up to the bell housing. The issue was i had the wrong pilot bearing (the one at the end of the crankshaft) I have since got the smaller one that fits farther in the crank. I then tried to install the transmission to the bell housing and it only went a little farther now and won't go any more. It seems to be that the slave cylinder is completely bottomed out on the clutch fingers and i have about 9/16" of an inch to go yet.
I called summits tech line and they didn't know and referred me to call american powertrain, they did not return my call yet.
Im guessing someone has run into this before and could tell me what I've got messed up. It is going into a street rod
thanks in advance!
I attempted to put all of this together and could not get the transmission to bolt up to the bell housing. The issue was i had the wrong pilot bearing (the one at the end of the crankshaft) I have since got the smaller one that fits farther in the crank. I then tried to install the transmission to the bell housing and it only went a little farther now and won't go any more. It seems to be that the slave cylinder is completely bottomed out on the clutch fingers and i have about 9/16" of an inch to go yet.
I called summits tech line and they didn't know and referred me to call american powertrain, they did not return my call yet.
Im guessing someone has run into this before and could tell me what I've got messed up. It is going into a street rod
thanks in advance!
Take the slave off.
If it doesn't fit, hold the disc to center before tightening the pressure plate.
If it fits, try again with the slave on. This time, open the bleeder so the slave can compress.
American Powertrain doesn't make bellhousings. Neither did Keisler. Can't figure technical problems out with marketing.
If it doesn't fit, hold the disc to center before tightening the pressure plate.
If it fits, try again with the slave on. This time, open the bleeder so the slave can compress.
American Powertrain doesn't make bellhousings. Neither did Keisler. Can't figure technical problems out with marketing.
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Take the slave off.
If it doesn't fit, hold the disc to center before tightening the pressure plate.
If it fits, try again with the slave on. This time, open the bleeder so the slave can compress.
American Powertrain doesn't make bellhousings. Neither did Keisler. Can't figure technical problems out with marketing.
If it doesn't fit, hold the disc to center before tightening the pressure plate.
If it fits, try again with the slave on. This time, open the bleeder so the slave can compress.
American Powertrain doesn't make bellhousings. Neither did Keisler. Can't figure technical problems out with marketing.
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Verdad Gallardo A taller C6 slave isn't what your setup needs;you need the 2002 F-body one.
It depends if you have the older clutch fork setup, or the newer style. For my 1998 (newer hydraulic style), I used the OEM slave #24264182 from GM Parts Outlet for about $150. If you don't want OEM, Rockauto also has aftermarket options from $34-$116.
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this is the slave cylinder i have and it bottoms out before the tranny gets to the bell housing