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BurnTire
08-09-06, 11:55 AM
Anyone who has done a 26 spline input shaft.
What tool do I need to measure the input shaft to see if it needs shimmed?
Thanks
u1arunit
08-09-06, 09:04 PM
When I installed mine I was told by D&D that they just use a dial indicator on a stand. I have one and we just matched the end play to the same spec as the stock 10 spline one.
Dan
08-09-06, 09:30 PM
???????????? that is how you can realy screw things up. look it is real simple press your new barring on and install it. there is no shimming. If you would like pull the trans bring it down here (empty of oil please) I will install it for you. or just call me and Ill walk you threw it. I did mine, brads, steves, andy( at this time) Travis and a few others it is real simple
u1arunit
08-09-06, 09:38 PM
???????????? that is how you can realy screw things up. look it is real simple press your new barring on and install it. there is no shimming.Doing it the right way isn't screwing things up.
u1arunit
08-09-06, 09:41 PM
Jeff here is a thread with pics and info that shows the correct way to install it:
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/reference-forum/26-spline-input-shaft-install-13594.html
BurnTire
08-09-06, 09:47 PM
Jeff here is a thread with pics and info that shows the correct way to install it:
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/reference-forum/26-spline-input-shaft-install-13594.html


Thanks for the link.
Did you have to shim yours or did it match without one?
I understand some have to shim and some don't.
u1arunit
08-09-06, 09:48 PM
Mine didn't need shimmed as the end play was the same. Most end up this way but it really should be checked.
BurnTire
08-09-06, 09:53 PM
Mine didn't need shimmed as the end play was the same. Most end up this way but it really should be checked.

I figure Liberty Gear and D&D say to check the end play for a reason. You know me I will check it ten times. LOL

Did you use an clutch alignment tool?
I hear some just use the input shaft as an alignment tool.
u1arunit
08-09-06, 09:56 PM
I installed the clutch first, then installed the input shaft so I used that to line it up.
BurnTire
08-09-06, 09:58 PM
That will be my plan. Did the shaft come with the bearing pressed on?
u1arunit
08-09-06, 10:11 PM
I pressed the bearing on at work. You can get it pressed on for free most times if you ask.
Gene
08-10-06, 12:53 PM
I did mine at centerforce, no shim needed. I also used a liberty Gear unit. Bob Cosby, (his name is pretty well known in the modular world) told us just to toss it in with no adjustment needed LOL! So we did and its perfect. My unit already had the bearing installed. I know of 10 people that have tossed in the Liberty unit on modfords without checking endplay, broke7 for one.
BurnTire
08-10-06, 01:05 PM
I did mine at centerforce, no shim needed. I also used a liberty Gear unit. Bob Cosby, (his name is pretty well known in the modular world) told us just to toss it in with no adjustment needed LOL! So we did and its perfect. My unit already had the bearing installed. I know of 10 people that have tossed in the Liberty unit on modfords without checking endplay, broke7 for one.

I understand most people don't need a new shim, but it seems like a few do.
This guy did.
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/2003-2004-mustang-cobra/liberty-26-spline-input-shaft-installation-pix-43745.html?highlight=shim+input+shaft#post450209

And if good old Ratt Fink says something I listen. LOL
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/2003-2004-mustang-cobra/26-spline-input-shaft-question-32805.html?highlight=shim+input+shaft#post328344

I just don't like doing extra work so I will check it while it is out.