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Engine Tech / Re: Oil pan issues with windage tray
I pulled/ installed my 5.0 more than once into my 88 T/C with just the clutch/ flywheel installed. Added bell housing /clutch fork (cable style) using long extensions with swivel at socket end. Made a cradle out of wood, attached to floor jack that matched T-5 and hoisted tranny into place, all on my back, car on jack stands, bit of bitch, but very do-able. Strapped tranny to wood block adapter. I am 66 and did this in my 50’s. Be inventive and you can accomplish anything you put your mind to😳!!!
Rick
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Engine Tech / Re: Oil pan issues with windage tray
I had swapped in a 5.0 out of an 86 Mustang GT into my 88T/C with no problem and I had also installed a windage tray with no issues. I was able to source original 5.0 Tbird motor mounts at that time, way back in 2002. Chuck’s motor mounts look more robust than the factory ones.
The double hump pan with the flat is what my 86 motor had.
Good luck with the swap and enjoy the 5.0 power!
My GT motor had the low level sensor in the pan.
Rick
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / Re: Ford shop manuals
Someone must surely need this, especially with winter projects coming up. These three Ford shop manuals have all the information you could ask for to help diagnose, remove or install components etc.
Last call on this. I will be taking this off the market at the end of the week as I am leaving for Florida shortly and I will be gone until April.
$80 shipped.

Rick
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / Re: Lots of parts
Last call on remaining items. I will be taking these items off the market at the end of the week as I am leaving for Florida shortly and I will be gone until April.
Reasonable offers considered.
Thanks for now, I hope everyone who purchased items from me is satisfied.
Rick