Molczn00

So I bought a good BW t5 (i researched the numbers on it) and I went to put it in after pulling the old one. After pulling off the clutch I realized that the bushing was smaller and would not accommodate my new transmission. So I pulled it only to be unable to find a bushing/bearing that fits into the crank and can accept my new t5.

What the heck I am stuck any one run into this or heard of this? The Mustang is an 83 with a swapped in motor; an 80's 302 I am pretty certain.

Bubba 95SN

83 and up use same pilot. So what you are saying is the transmissions differ.

Bubba 95SN

Swap 4th gear from one trans to the other

fordboy5.0

someone most likely put a 4cyl t5 in it, buy a 5,0 bushing and put it in.

Molczn00

This is my first 5.0, manual oh and rear wheel drive car even. Definitely learning a lot from this project.

I had a heard time getting out the bushing and I only pulled out the brass core not the rest. Looked at it again with fresh eyes got a puller tool and the rest of the bushing popped right out so now the new one fits right it. yea I am smacking my self on the forehead.

Turbo4banger

LOL... did the exact same thing last night. NEXT time I will have a bearing puller.. Lots of extra work if you don't have one..

67mustang302

Yeah, removing those bearings/bushings can be a pain sometimes. Also be sure to use a pilot BEARING and not a bushing. Except there's a newer bushing out now that's made of Kevlar or Teflon, or a mix? I can't recall exactly, but it's an extremely low surface friction bushing.