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svm99 · 09-27-2023, 11:06 AM

Before disassembling the transmission be sure it has a ujoint installed which pulls the mainshaft to the rear, shift the synchro hub to nuetral, check the end play of the second gear between the rear thrust washer and 2nd or the the 16 helical splines and 2nd, Ford spec is .004"-.008". Also the 3rd gear synchro ring may have ample clearance after a ujoint is installed(if not currently present).

If neither of these suggestions change the clearances then the transmission should be disassembled.
Good luck, Paul J

09-27-2023, 11:06 AM	#10
svm99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garlic Country of CA Posts: 566	Re: Toploader transmission Before disassembling the transmission be sure it has a ujoint installed which pulls the mainshaft to the rear, shift the synchro hub to nuetral, check the end play of the second gear between the rear thrust washer and 2nd or the the 16 helical splines and 2nd, Ford spec is .004"-.008". Also the 3rd gear synchro ring may have ample clearance after a ujoint is installed(if not currently present). If neither of these suggestions change the clearances then the transmission should be disassembled. Good luck, Paul J