[TR] [6pack] Transmission Locating Dowels

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From: Greg Perry <rgperry at earthlink.net> 

> Bob, 
> 
> I just use 3/8 inch round steel rod from the hardware store. I use two 12" (or 
> there about) pieces to make the alignment easier when mating the trans to the 
> back plate. When finished just knock them out and put in the 3/8 bolts last. 


According to Herman, the difference between using the locating dowels and using bolts is enough to severely shorten the life of the clutch. If you are doing the 5 speed conversion, once you knock out the 12" rod, replace them with the dowels, not bolts.

Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
Highland Park, IL