t5 in a 53 f100 with an 8ba

After getting my truck back on the road and remembering the 60mph tops I am trying to figure out all of the components I will need to do a t5 swap in my 53 f100. Right now I have the 8ba 239 flathead, 3 speed light duty trans, and dana 44 rear.

From what I have read you need an adapter, pilot bearing adaptor, release bearing, input shaft spacer, and clutch/pressure plate setup.

Does this look like all I need? I am trying to make the swap as easy as possible and as bolt in friendly as can be.

Offenhauser Chevy T-5 Adapter Kit from speedway
s10 t5 1985-1987 preferred for gearing
10" Clutch Disc 1" - 14 Spline S-10
Flathead 10" Long Style Pressure plate
Driveshaft modified

 

Offy Chevy adapter from Speedway - may as well get the Speedway adapter - it's cheaper.

S10 T5 '85-88 preferred for mechanical speedo, not gearing. Later is better here for gearing...generally.

Clutch disk - Astrovan seems to be commonly used, but I prefer to have one made at a shop.

Pressure plate to fit your flywheel.

You'll also need the transmission yoke for the T5 so you can have your driveshaft modified to accept a U-joint that fits in addition to modifying for length

 

Have you done this mod? If so, how did you handle the clutch linkage bracket that was bolted to the 3-speed housing?

Thanks.

 

I have not I got scarred when I heard the 53 truck bell housing and the speedway adapter causes the snout to be too short to properly engage.