[PatrickTA]

Thanks for the help
I didnt convert the transmission over. I went thru it, cleaned and reassembled with new bearings. I’d imigine it must be missing a thrust washer then. From what I remember this wasn’t much play in the main shaft. I know it is engaging fully into gear.
The shift tower I went thru it as well. It has new detents and springs. I used a stone to sharpen and clean up the notches in the shafts. And fixed the shifter handle ends. They are nice and round too.