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I bought all new parts for a S2A gearbox rebuild including a new distance sleeve. When I do the end float check on the 3rd gear (mainshaft) I do not get any end float. The manual says "In the event of insuffucient clearance, a new sleeve must be fitted". Anyone have any suggestions?
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I ran into this problem when I did mine. First thing to do is check the length of the land on the original gear and compare it to your new one. I found my new gear to be .060 longer with the results you describe. Of course, I had to learn the hard way by buying 3 different sleeves before deciding the gear was the problem. If that's the case the only real solution is a new gear.
It was Genuine Parts too which shows that they also have problems. -
Can you not take the gear to a machine shop and let them surface grind .060" off of it?61 II 109" Pickup (Restomod, 350 small block, TR4050)
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You could but from memory there are also some oil features in the faces which woudl need to be put back in. I'd be interested to compare the cost of a decent machine shop doing a face grind vs just buying a new gear.
As I presume you bought the parts from a reputable supplier I am sure they would be happy to send you a replacement if it turns out the part is wrong. Probably more time but definitely cheaper.Comment
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