Holley 319-500 Complete Transmission Kit Installation Guide

Holley 319-500 Complete Transmission Kit

Product Information

Transmission Installation Kit

Congratulations on your purchase of the finest quality Transmission Installation kit available today. This installation kit is designed to adapt specific engines to specific transmissions. Please note that it is not vehicle specific and may require some minor work to fit your particular vehicle.

The kit includes the following components:

1. Bellhousing
2. Flywheel
3. Flywheel Bolts
4. Clutch Kit
5. Pilot Bearing
6. HYD Release Bearing
7. Bolt Kit

Please ensure that the bellhousing fits in your Trans tunnel before proceeding with the installation. Additionally, you will need to supply the HYD feed line that is the correct length for your vehicle. This kit is compatible with OE starters and MSD high torque starters.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Open the flywheel and clean the rear mounting face along with the crank flange.
2. Clean the center bore of the crankshaft and install the pilot bearing using a deep well socket as a punch. Make sure the socket only touches the outer edge of the pilot bearing. The bearing should be installed with the beveled ID facing outward.
3. Install the bellhousing to the engine using the supplied hardware and tighten it. Measure the distance from the clutch fingers to the Trans mounting surface on the bellhousing using a straight edge and calipers. Write down this measurement as your answer for A in the measurement sheet on page 3.
4. With the bearing installed over the input shaft without any shims, measure the distance from the bearing face to the Trans mounting surface. Write down this measurement as your answer for B on the measurement sheet on page 3.
5. Subtract your answer for B from your answer for A using the measurement sheet on page 3. This will give you the total gap between the bearing face and the clutch fingers.
6. The goal is to add shims behind the bearing to achieve a cushion of .175-.200. This distance allows for clutch disk wear over time. For a SBC, use (x1) black spacer, and for a BBC, use (x1) black and (x1) gold spacer. It is recommended to measure your setup for proper fit.
7. Install the HYD lines to the release bearing using thread tape, ensuring that no tape gets in the fluid flow path of the lines. Thread tape is recommended over thread paste for the best seal.
8. Install the Trans to the engine. Feed the HYD lines through the hole in the side of the Bellhousing. With the Trans in gear, use a yoke from a driveshaft to turn the Trans output shaft so that the splines in the clutch disk align with the input shaft. Once aligned, the Trans should go forward smoothly. Install the supplied (x4) bolts and evenly tighten the transmission to the bellhousing.

Please ensure your safety when working underneath the vehicle. Use extreme caution and make sure the vehicle is securely supported before starting the installation process.

Transmission Installation Kit

• 319-500 – 1955-1985 SBC/BBC 265-427ci Internal Balance 2.485” Crank Register Dia.
• 319-501 – 1986-1993 SBC (1 pc. Rear Seal) Ext. Balance 305-350ci 2.067 Crank Register Dia.
• 319-502 – 1970-1990 BBC (2 pc. Rear Seal) Ext. Balance 454ci only 2.485 Crank Register Dia.
• 319-503 – 1990-2000 BBC (1 pc. Rear Seal) Ext. Balance 454/502ci 2.485 Crank Register Dia.

Installation Instructions

• Congratulations on your purchase of the finest quality Transmission Installation kit available today. Please understand that these installation kits are not vehicle specific. They are designed to adapt specific engines to specific transmissions and may require you to do some minor work to make it fit your particular vehicle.
• WORK SAFELY! Installation of this kit requires working underneath the vehicle. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. Never get near or underneath the vehicle until you are confident that it is safely supported and will not move or fall from its raised position. DO NOT USE A BUMPER JACK!

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

1. Place the vehicle on a solid, level surface, such as a garage floor to ensure safe installation.
2. Raise the vehicle using appropriate lifting device and support it using automotive approved support stands having adequate load capacity.
3. Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.
4. Remove driveshaft, exhaust, and the transmission being replaced.

CAUTION: DO NOT BEGIN THIS INSTALLATION UNTIL YOU ARE CONFIDENT THAT THE VEHICLE IS SECURE AND SAFELY SUPPORTED!

Kit Includes

1. Bellhousing
2. Flywheel
3. Flywheel Bolts
4. Clutch Kit
5. Pilot Bearing
6. HYD Release Bearing
7. Bolt Kit

NOTES

• This kit will work with OE starters and MSD high torque starters
• Verify that the bellhousing will fit in your Trans tunnel before moving forward.
• User will need to supply the HYD feed line that is the correct length for their vehicle.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the flywheel and clean the rear mounting face along with the crank flange.
2. Install flywheel, using the supplied Mr. Gasket Flywheel bolts, add blue Loctite® to the threads. Torque in two steps, 40 ft. lbs. and 75 ft. lbs. in a criss-cross pattern. You can hold the flywheel with a tool like Mr. Gasket 8013MRG or equivalent.
3. Clean the center bore of the crankshaft and install the pilot bearing using a deep well socket as a punch. Be sure that the socket only touches the outer edge of the pilot bearing. The bearing will install with the beveled ID to the outside (facing the installer).
4. Install the clutch using the supplied alignment tool and hardware. Add blue Loctite® to the threads of the pressure plate bolts and torque to 25 ft. lbs. in a criss-cross pattern evenly. Once complete, verify that the clutch alignment tool will slide in and out easily.
5. Install the bellhousing to the engine with the supplied hardware and tighten. Using a straight edge and calipers, measure the distance from the clutch fingers to the Trans mounting surface on the bellhousing as seen in the photos on the next page. Write this measurement down as your answer for A in the measurement sheet on.
6. Install the HYD release bearing on the Trans. You will need to remove the bearing cover from the Trans and replace it with the new one supplied in the kit. Be sure to install with any shims that the old one was removed with and align the oiling hole toward the top. The release bearing will use an alignment stud, install it so that the lines will point toward the opening in the side of the bell. Torque new bearing cover bolts to 18 ft./lbs. using blue Loctite®. The finished product will look like the photo.
7. With the bearing installed over the input shaft without any shims, measure the distance from the bearing face to the Trans mounting surface as shown in photos. Write this measurement down as your answer for B on the measurement sheet on page 3.
8. Using the measurement sheet on page 3 subtract your answer for B from your answer A. This will be the total gap between the bearing face and the clutch fingers.
9. The goal is to add shims behind the bearing to get the cushion at .175-.200. This distance will allow for clutch disk wear over time. We have determined that a SBC should use (x1) black spacer, BBC should use (x1) black and (x1) gold spacer. It is recommended that you measure your set up for proper fit.
10. Install the HYD lines to the release bearing using thread tape and tighten, being sure that no thread tape gets in the fluid flow path of the lines. It is recommended that you use thread tape over a thread paste for best seal.
11. Install the Trans to the engine. Once you have the Trans close to the bellhousing, feed the HYD lines through the hole in the side of the Bellhousing. With the Trans in gear, use a yoke from a driveshaft to turn the Trans output shaft so that the splines in the clutch disk will align with the input shaft. Once aligned, the Trans should go forward smoothly. Install the supplied (x4) bolts and evenly tighten the transmission to the bellhousing.
12. Torque all bellhousing bolts and the (x4) Trans to bell bolts to 35 ft./lbs.
13. You are now ready to install crossmember and HYD lines to the clutch master cylinder (not included).
14. Fill your master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid and open bleeder on the HYD release bearing. Once fluid starts to flow out, close bleeder. It is important to never let the reservoir run out of fluid.
15. Have someone slowly pump the clutch pedal 5-10 times, and then hold the pedal to the floor. Open the bleeder and allow air to escape the system. Repeat this until there is only fluid coming out of the bleeder.
16. You are now ready to complete your assembly of your vehicle. Be sure to allow 500 miles of break-in for your new clutch.

MEASURING METHOD

NOTE: CLUTCH ASSEMBLY MUST BE PROPERL Y TORQUED FOR CORRECT MEASUREMENT.

NOTE: All fasteners for the engine side or transmission side should be torqued between 35 and 45 ft./lbs. to maintain parallelism. It is more important that they are all torqued the same more than whether it is 35 or 45 ft /lbs.

BELLHOUSING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

• Due to manufacturers’ machining tolerances of engine blocks in relationship to dowel pin location, it is quite possible for the crankshaft centerline and bellhousing bore to be misaligned.
• With the transmission installed in a misaligned condition, several problems can occur, such as pilot bearing and main shaft bearing wear, difficulty in shifting, and in extreme cases, breakage of transmission gears and case.
• While most bellhousings will fall within the allowable limits, it is good practice to check for register bore run out whenever any bellhousing or engine block is installed.
• Should you need them, offset dowel pins are available from Lakewood Industries & QuickTime to ensure correct bellhousing installation. For checking, you will need a dial indicator (preferably with a magnetic base), a few simple tools, and close attention to detail to give you accurate installation results.

1. Remove clutch assembly from flywheel.
2. Thoroughly clean the mounting surface of the engine block and of the new bellhousing. Be sure to smooth out any rough areas, burrs, or other surface imperfections prior to installing bellhousing.
3. Install bellhousing on engine block. (Checking alignment is easier when you leave the clutch assembly off the flywheel.) Install dial indicator base securely to the crank flange or the flywheel and adjust plunger to contact the register bore of the housing. Dial should be as parallel to the mounting face as possible. Slowly, rotate the crankshaft and ensure the dial does not interfere with the bellhousing.
4. After checking for interference, rotate the crankshaft and note indicator reading. Note the location where the largest reading is, mark that location and zero the indicator. Check and note the reading every 90° of rotation. Divide the opposing measurement by 2. If the result is >.005″, then an off center condition exists and should be corrected. Misalignment is one-half of the indicator reading (maximum suggested allowable misalignment is .005”).
5. To correct off-center condition, select the offset dowel pin pair that is closest to one-half of the indicator reading. (i.e., if reading is .016”, 1/2R=.008” use .007” dowels – if reading is .024”, 1/2R=.012” use .014” dowels).
6. Remove stock dowel pins by driving out from back side or pulling out with gripper pliers.
7. Clean engine block dowel holes and coat lightly with lubricant.
8. Note the position of the offset and mark the dowel for reference. Lubricate dowel pins and install in block. They should be installed in the direction the bellhousing needs to be adjusted, parallel to one another and in pairs (both .007”, .014” and .021”).
9. Install and tighten bellhousing securely. Remount the dial indicator and recheck the register bore run-out (repeat step 3).
10. To make small corrections or adjustments to the alignment, you will need to remove the bellhousing and drive the offset dowels out of the block. Reposition the dowels and re-check register bore run-out. Repeat this procedure until the register bore is within limits.

NOTE: Always be careful when removing bellhousing from engine block so that offset dowel pins do not move or change position.

Total Indicator Reading| One-Half Total Indicator Reading| Size Dowel To Be Used| Lakewood Offset Dowel Part Number| Quick Time Part# for Ford Mod Engines
---|---|---|---|---
GM .625” dia.| Ford/Mopar .500” dia.
.012” to .020”| .006” to .010”| .007”| #15920| #15950LKW| RM-140
.022” to .034”| .011” to .017”| .014”| #15930| #15960LKW| RM-141
.036” to .052”| .018” to .026”| .021”| #15940| #15970| RM-142

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• Revision Date: 11-2-21

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