T56 Rebuild
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T56 Rebuild I am looking to rebuild my T56 with the synchro rebuild kit and a 3/4 steel shift fork from DD Performance. My question is whether or not i will be able to do this myself in my garage. I have a good amount of mechanical ability, but have never done a tranny rebuild before.
1. Can i do this in my garage?
2. What special tools will i need, if any?
3. Is there anything else i need to be aware of?
1. Can i do this in my garage?
2. What special tools will i need, if any?
3. Is there anything else i need to be aware of?
I'd change the 3-4 fork , all of the syncro rings , the 1-2 shift fork pads , 5-6 shift fork pads , reverse shift fork pads , front seal , rear seal , rear bushing and check all of the sliders (de-burr if needed) . I would also check the 3-4 keys very closely or just replace them . I guess you can give it a try but just remember how you took it apart .
Mike
Mike
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I'd change the 3-4 fork , all of the syncro rings , the 1-2 shift fork pads , 5-6 shift fork pads , reverse shift fork pads , front seal , rear seal , rear bushing and check all of the sliders (de-burr if needed) . I would also check the 3-4 keys very closely or just replace them . I guess you can give it a try but just remember how you took it apart .
Mike
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I was going to get the 3/4 steel shift fork and the T56 synchro rebuild kit. That includes the following, right from D&D Performance.
Steel 3-4 Shift Fork (D&D Part No. BS6, Price $49)
This is a must if your T56 has an aluminum 3-4 shift fork. The steel fork was developed for the Viper LeMans racing program and became a production part on Vipers in the late 1990's. Ford Cobra &
Cobra R models have it as well. GM switched to it in the 2001-2002 time frame. Your best bet is to check for it when you tear down your T56.
T56 Synchro Rebuild Kit (D&D Part No. BS45, Price $199) Sale !
Kit includes carbon fibre blocker rings 1st thru 6th (reverse is brass), inserts, springs, fork pads and high hat.
*Note T56 Syncro kit will not fit Corvette T56 Transmissions. Corvette snycro kits available, call for price.
Is that all that i need as far as parts.
Now what do i need for special tools, if there are any. I already know what it takes to drop the tranny and have those tools. But anything special needed for cracking the case and working on the inside of it.
Steel 3-4 Shift Fork (D&D Part No. BS6, Price $49)
This is a must if your T56 has an aluminum 3-4 shift fork. The steel fork was developed for the Viper LeMans racing program and became a production part on Vipers in the late 1990's. Ford Cobra &
Cobra R models have it as well. GM switched to it in the 2001-2002 time frame. Your best bet is to check for it when you tear down your T56.
T56 Synchro Rebuild Kit (D&D Part No. BS45, Price $199) Sale !
Kit includes carbon fibre blocker rings 1st thru 6th (reverse is brass), inserts, springs, fork pads and high hat.
*Note T56 Syncro kit will not fit Corvette T56 Transmissions. Corvette snycro kits available, call for price.
Is that all that i need as far as parts.
Now what do i need for special tools, if there are any. I already know what it takes to drop the tranny and have those tools. But anything special needed for cracking the case and working on the inside of it.
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Only things you will need, you will need a good 2-3 jaw puller. You will also need a press to get some of the gears back on. To get the 5/6 gear on the output shaft is kinda a challenge. I ended up using some coupler nuts in conjunction with some allthread to get down on there far enough to pull that bugger.
