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ironmountain · 08-09-2025, 10:25 PM

I have a transmission apart at the moment. The vehicle it was out of (1929 Canadian assembled) was originally a multi disc clutch vehicle which has since been replaced with a single plate clutch.

The main transmission shaft did NOT have a spacer ring on it when it came apart. it does have a lip/flange on it at the bearing race end of the main shaft.

What is correct? should it have a spacer or not. Does anyone have a picture of the difference between shafts?

Tom Endy · 08-10-2025, 12:59 PM

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The early shafts had a built-in spacer. The later had a removeable spacer much like a key ring. The later should be replaced at overhaul as it will be worn flat on the front side. Do not use a later on top of an early'

Tom Endy

08-09-2025, 10:25 PM	#1
ironmountain Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 36	Transmission main shaft I have a transmission apart at the moment. The vehicle it was out of (1929 Canadian assembled) was originally a multi disc clutch vehicle which has since been replaced with a single plate clutch. The main transmission shaft did NOT have a spacer ring on it when it came apart. it does have a lip/flange on it at the bearing race end of the main shaft. What is correct? should it have a spacer or not. Does anyone have a picture of the difference between shafts?

08-10-2025, 12:59 PM	#2
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,168	Re: Transmission main shaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The early shafts had a built-in spacer. The later had a removeable spacer much like a key ring. The later should be replaced at overhaul as it will be worn flat on the front side. Do not use a later on top of an early' Tom Endy