Tom,
As an after thought, you didn't mention what year you have. The rocker
oil supply on my '54 is through a tube in the lifter galley, but on the '58
to '62 engines the oil is supplied through the lifters. According to
Patrick's catalog if you use solid lifters they must have a recess or
chamfer in the middle or you will shut off oil supply to the rocker assay.
Thanks for the feedback on the tech page. It's interesting to hear how
others make out and what parts they use. Yes, I am still using my T-5, drive
it all over, 24K now.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Tom3600@webtv.net wrote:
> Grant -
> Thanks for the oil line info ... I am checking it out tomorrow.
> I have been putting in a S10 T5 following your instructions on the
> Stovebolt page. I ended up cutting off about 1" the throwout bearing
> collar. You were right about the clutch being the tricky part! I used
> the '55 235 flywheel, clutch pressure plate with a '83 Camaro 14 spline
> clutch disc. The S10 disc was too small in dia. and the the spline
> carrier collar was too thick and had some plastic in it. I had to grind
> off about 1/4" of the back of the Camaro disc spline carrier collar to
> get it to disengage. Since my 3/4 ton pickup is open drive I found a 60
> " long '78 Buick driveshaft fit perfect with new U joints. I am using
> a Stewart Warner electronic speedometer sending unit on the T5 tranny.
> I am going to see how my stock 4:57 rearend works with the '91 S10 2.8L
> T5 tranny.
> I also had to notch and weld the shift lever to straighten it out to
> clear the seat. I looked at the aftermarket short throw shifter kit but
> $190. is a little too much. Is your setup still working OK? I could
> not have done it without your info on the Stovebolt page at
> http://www.stovebolt.com/truck/techtips/t5tranny.htm
>
> Thanks again,
> Tom
>
> Tom Poterack
> Moline, IL.
> '49 Chevy 3600
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