Loose mainshaft settings even with a “good” aluminum bearing plate.Most people shop around for the best price when deciding who to use for a major service on their automobile. While lots of people claim they can build a transmission, going with the lowest bid can often cost much more in the long run. Its always cheaper to spend a bit more up front and have the work done properly than it is to have the work done twice.
Below are some examples of this we’ve come across in our rebuilds.
Swirl marks from a builder incorrectly shimming this counter shaft.
Loose mainshaft settings even with a “good” aluminum bearing plate. Note the ring just inside the teeth.