5.0L + Top Loader?

[hyjinx]

I am about to install a '95 5.0L into a 65 Mustang that currently has a 4-speed Top Loader transmission. My question is what clutch/pressure plate/throw-out bearing set-up can I use. I will be using the 50-oz flywheel which has the 10.5" bolt pattern so I guess I will have to use a 86-95 5.0L clutch/pressure plate? The clutch disc is a 1-1/16" 10-spline which is fine for the Top Loader but will a newer throw-out bearing work with the '65 Top Loader clutch fork?

Thanks,
Wayne

 

[D.Hearne]

I'm running a Toploader behind the 5.0 in my 89 Ranger. This is with a stock 60's bell, McCleod hydraulic T/O bearing , 50 oz flywheel, and a Centerforce dual driction late model clutch and pressure plate. Not sure about the diaphram clutch with the Stang mechanical linkage and T/O bearing, if anything you may need to fab a longer clutch adjustment rod. The 65 T/O bearing should work fine with the diaphram P/plate.

 

[hyjinx]

I'm running a Toploader behind the 5.0 in my 89 Ranger. This is with a stock 60's bell, McCleod hydraulic T/O bearing , 50 oz flywheel, and a Centerforce dual driction late model clutch and pressure plate. Not sure about the diaphram clutch with the Stang mechanical linkage and T/O bearing, if anything you may need to fab a longer clutch adjustment rod. The 65 T/O bearing should work fine with the diaphram P/plate.

Thanks for the info. I will probably just have to install the parts to see if they work (mechanical linkage).

 

[1966conv]

I have a 66 & 68 with a 5.0l and toploader. I have the oem bellhousing on the 66, and a Lakewood scattershield on the 68; oem style linkage on both, and use a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch (pn DF490030) and Centerforce Throwout (pn N 1439) on both.

They both work great with no problems.

 

[hyjinx]

I have a 66 & 68 with a 5.0l and toploader. I have the oem bellhousing on the 66, and a Lakewood scattershield on the 68; oem style linkage on both, and use a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch (pn DF490030) and Centerforce Throwout (pn N 1439) on both.

They both work great with no problems.

Thanks for the info! Do either of your cars have the factory 5.0l flywheel?

 

[Rusty67]

You are going to need the conversion bracket for the mechanical linkage. There is a boss cast into the earlier blocks that was removed in the late 70s. I think NPD sells the conversion bracket.... its like 50 bux or so.