Steve wrote:
> .let's see, and as I grab
> the pulley that is mounted on that countershaft that is
> over the main shaft, it seems there is quite a bit of slop
> there.
In an effort to standardize terminology, the sprocket is fastened to the main drive gear,
through which the mainshaft penetrates. The countershaft is about 4 inches further
forward in the case, you can see the end of it on the case.
>
>
> This is the question I need help on: How much side play or
> slop is OK?....and am I looking at changing that
> countershaft bushing?....Can you spell yank that tranny,
> top cover and main shaft....laaadeeeedaaaa!
You can try relapping the spacer to the main drive gear to seal that, and install new seals on the main drive gear where the mainshaft comes out, and the
large seal where the spacer is, and if it leaks
again in short order, then it's time for a new main drive gear bushing, and possibly a new mainshaft,
if it's worn considerably.
Or you could fix it permanently with a 5 speed conversion.
> wife complains about excess vibration back there (not bad
> up front)...got me wondering now...any connection?
Possibly, take advantage of being in there already, unbolt the engine and trans and see if
it needs to be shimmed at the mounts. If it's twisting in the frame when tightening down, then
it can create all kinds of interesting side effects.
HogDr
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