DIY Resources & MDL Blog

We talk about driveshafts and some of the details when it comes to ordering or installing one

Flywheel clutch pattern chart Rev 3

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We install the components needed to mate this TKO trans to a Ford Aluminator V8

“After rebuilding the carburetor and going through the brakes and a few other minor things, it fired right up

A little information on U-Joints, sizing, their operation, how to identify & a little history

Common causes of driveline vibration-U-joints, slip splines, yokes, out-of-balance components.

Tilton 6000-Series throw-out bearings details, installation application & features

Causes of vibration in your drivetrain with respect to the rear axle driveshaft & universals

Prepare for Departure This car was featured in the Battle of the builders at the 2019 SEMA show. MDL was fortunate enough to have had a part in this beautiful build. Whipple Motorsport builds top of the line cars, we are proud to be associated with them. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of…

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Lucas Synthetic 50 WT Transmission Oil is designed especially for heavy-duty truck transmissions but can be used in many other applications. Common gear oils are mostly base stocks with little more than an addition of sulfur and phosphorus as a total anti-wear package. Lucas Oil Products consider that inadequate! Most heavy-duty truck transmission manufacturers now…

Video showing the simple/non-marring removal of a Pilot Bearing

Overdrive transmissions are a great thing. They enable you to significantly improve the gearing and acceleration of your car while maintaining gas mileage and highway cruise-ability. Unfortunately, overdrives, manual or automatic, weren’t offered in Ford vehicles until the late ’70s. But that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck with the non-overdrive C4’s. C6’s, and…

Modern Driveline

MDL DS sheet REV 4 Current 03-14-23

Here are some helpful details and an outlined procedure on how to find your tire size

a great source for measuring your slip yoke to determine size & series (video included)

Transmission swap options & helpful tips for a 5 or 6-speed upgrade

The Pro’s & Con’s of buying a used manual 5 or 6-speed, things to look for and be cautious of.

TREMEC’s TKX is the latest innovation to the series of 5-speed transmissions is a true game changer

A guide to selecting a FORD flywheel like tooth count. engine balance and other details

A guide to selecting a GM flywheel like Crankshaft register diameter, tooth count. engine balance etc.

TREMEC Distributor Spotlight – Modern Driveline  

We’ve compiled five key considerations for converting your car to a 5 or 6-speed transmission

A page listing some specification info. & features of the Tremec TR 3550 transmission

A page listing some specification info. & features of the Tremec TR 3550 transmission

Some information to Prevent Unnecessary Power Loss and Wear & Tear with proper bell alignment/indexing

A Quick Guide to help Identify Ford In-line six-Cylinder Bell Housings flywheels and clutches