Check out the pawl I removed... Kinda explains some of the sticking in park problem? Not sure what that extra folded piece of metal is in there, but definitely was stopping the roller from rolling...

And yes, I use the high temp thread locker on that bolt for sure!

[PROCESSING IMAGE.... PLEASE WAIT]

Thanks for mentioning that. The old setup did not have that and I hadn't made one. I adjusted the linkage to prevent it from going that far.

I watched your video again to see the stop piece. Looks easy enough to fab one up and install.... Added to list today!

Mod to new lever shaft done/tested/installed with new pawl.

Now to install bell housing with new gasket and ensure it all functions properly.

Then, memorize the Speedwell garage TC video and finish that setup.

Not long now. Here's the pics of the lever shaft mod and pawl engaged.

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Done

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New one pressed in

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Press out

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Thank you so much for that video. Very helpful!!

I got that bushing in today. Used a press at a friends tractor shop nearby..

I am all too familiar with pressing those detents in, prior to the manual lever shaft mod (using my pinky) and having my son do the same... We modified that when it was in the car, only removing pan. Not too bad...

He'll be master mechanic soon (he's 13).

The smaller copper bushings (oil pump) tolerances are still good. I haven't looked into replacing those. I'd most likely do more damage removing and installing those without proper tooling....

I will check the torque converter internals out and reassemble, then finalize everything on this within a couple days.

I hope to have it back in and tested shortly.... Hot here too.... 102 today in east bay.

Sweet!

That's the info I needed to stay motivated and get it outta there....

I will definitely ensure that pawl spring angle setup is correct when installing the new one.

The new manual lever shaft will also have the tapped modification so it can not back out.

I made sure the linkage geometry was properly engaging the selector range prior. I'll make sure it's the same when installing this fresh setup!

Updates to follow

Another pic

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Having an issue with this thrust bearing thing...

All the heat/pressing/etc isn't budging it..

Marks on it were there before I started mty process as if someone had tried unsuccessfully.

I might just smoothen it all out and use it as is since it's somewhat of a gear cover.

Let me know if anyone has dealt with this please!!!

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