Bruce's long awaited journey begins: #1294

[Mastertech5]

I got the trans installed, no clutch. Chain across the 2 holed tabs and a ratchet strap from hook to tailshaft housing to keep it level on engine hoist. Pretty much slid right in. I hope it'll be that easy when the clutch is on. Height looks good. Measured drive shaft length- 36 ". Diff flange to output shaft 36 3/4", perfect. I had to turn the trans mount around so the curved part was toward the rear to get it to line up with the frame holes. I don't really think it matters.

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I pulled the directions from the box and read them before I took the trans out of the box. They said I needed to order a mechanical speedo block off plug if using the digital sensor, so I did. It came today, so I went to put it in and you guessed it there was one there already. Back it goes. I never even opened the shipping box.

It says there is an o-ring on the output shaft to keep things in or out while shipping and not necessary to remove and you could damage the seal or bushing if you do. Anyone with any experience with this have advise or suggestions? That foam looking thing sticking out past the dust shield.

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