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T5 Info Needed! Please Help?

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horseballz

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Hey All,
I have a T5 from a 90-91 5.0 Mustang in my 68 Coupe, number 1352-199. I'm in desperate need of two bits of info, as I have just disassembled the tail housing to change the speedometer drive gear. Here's what I need to know and can't seem to find:

A) What is the torque spec for the tail shaft housing bolts?
B) What is the correct/best synthetic ATF to use? When I put this car together 6 years ago, I had the info and used a Valvoline synthetic or semi-synthetic product, but can't recall if it was Mercon, Dexron, TypeF, etc, etc, or a catch all combination. It has operated flawlessly and I would like it to continue as such.

I kinda need these answer sorta quick, as the transmission is waiting semi-patiently for my attention!

Thanx In Advance For All Assistance,
Gene
 
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Just use Mercon ATF ..don't use type F..that works for power steering .
 

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Thank You Sir,
Now that I've got that covered, I just need to know my torque spec.
Thanx Again,
Gene
 

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WOW,
I found the info I needed, along with a bunch of other pertinent stuff, in case anyone else needs it:

T5 5-speed Sealing Torque Specs

Thanx Again,
Gene
 

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According to page 62 of the FSM for the T-5, proper torque spec for those bolts is 23 Ft-lbs.

http://www.tremec.com/anexos/TRSM-T5-0510-R1_173.pdf

There are some differences between your link and the FSM, so I would defer to the official T-5 spec's
 
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