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Barlea · 08-18-2014, 02:04 PM

If the crank is pre '51, it does not have the large hole in the center that was provided for the torque converter of the Fordomatic on all '51 and later cranks, and therefore may not have clearance for the long input shaft end. Could be the reason that trimming is only sometimes needed? ..B.

08-18-2014, 02:04 PM	#16
Barlea Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Central Alberta Posts: 441	Re: T-5 to flathead won't shift into gear with engine running. If the crank is pre '51, it does not have the large hole in the center that was provided for the torque converter of the Fordomatic on all '51 and later cranks, and therefore may not have clearance for the long input shaft end. Could be the reason that trimming is only sometimes needed? ..B.