How-to's
Here’s a quick video with step by step instructions on how to align your T56 Bellhousing
HOW TO: Choosing a starter for your application
There are several things to know when it comes to choosing a starter, torque requirements, fit & specialty applications
HOW TO: Bleeding MDL Clutch Master Cylinder
Bleeding your Hydraulic Clutch Master with our One-man Bleeder Kit.
HOW TO: Step by Step Video Transmission Install
We install the components needed to mate this TKO trans to a Ford Aluminator V8
HOW TO: Remove your Pilot Bearing With a Piece of Bread
Video showing the simple/non-marring removal of a Pilot Bearing
HOW TO: Find or Calculate Tire Size from your tires
Here are some helpful details and an outlined procedure on how to find your tire size
HOW TO: Measuring your Slip Yoke to determine size
a great source for measuring your slip yoke to determine size & series (video included)
HOW TO: Trim Brake Pedal Plate for Auto to Manual Pedal Configuration
Step by Step instructions on how to trim your automatic brake pedal to make room for a clutch pedal
HOW TO: Upgrade to MDL Tail Housing MD-510-1000 & 1001
Instructions to remove current tail housing & install new MDL Tail Housing
HOW TO: Some tips to Unlock a TKO that is Stuck in Gear
Here are a series of steps to unlocking a TKO transmission that is stuck in gear.
HOW TO: Correctly Install Bearing to Clutch Lever & more
A handy guide to installing the T/O bearing & clutch lever correctly
HOW TO: Install the MDL pedal into your 71-73 Mustang
Video outlining the steps to installing the MDL clutch pedal into a ’71-73 Mustang
HOW TO: Install a Hurst Shift Boot
Instructions from Hurst on how to install your new shift boot
HOW TO: Install A Five-Speed Transmission ( magazine article )
Here’s an article by Miles Cook all about the MDL T5 upgrade package for ‘64.5-66 Mustangs
HOW TO: Install A One-Piece Driveshaft
’05-’10 Mustangs are fitted with a two-piece steel driveshaft supported in the middle here’s a little on that.
HOW TO: Swap C4 Automatic for a Manual Transmission – Inline Update
In this Tech write up we look at ditching a C4 for a 5-speed in an inline 6 power car
HOW TO: Install an MDL LF Series Hydraulic Clutch System
a quick guide to installing an MDL Hydraulic Master cylinder & External Slave cylinder upgrade
HOW TO: T56 Magnum XL 6-Speed Swap a 2011-current Mustang GT
Hitting the road with a bang-shift attitude for a little canyon cutting, this S197 upgrade is for you.
Installation Article of a T5 into a 1967 Mustang
The June 2008 edition of Mustang and Fords features a 6 page article detailing Modern Driveline’s T5 conversion of a ’67 Mustang.
Author and photographer Wayne Cook details the parts and the process to convert a classic Mustang from a 4-speed to a 5-speed overdrive transmission. As Wayne writes “On the other hand, if you believe your Mustang was born to run on the open roads, then the addition of Overdrive will convert your classic Ford from a freeway buzz bomb into a quiet, smooth vehicle that can accomplish a 500-mile day with ease”