So I got the 1st gear clearance issue (https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/254764-tranny-465-gurus-cant-get-third.html) corrected by inserting a machined steel ring that is the exact thickness to hold the rear main bearing in place correctly.
Now, the 4th gear synchro ring is REALLY tight! I backed off the front bearing retainer bolts ever so slightly to alleviate some of the pressure and I can move the shift collar b/w 3rd and 4th by hand. However, if I crank those bearing retainer bolts down that synchro ring is tight as a tick. The other rings have a lot of room to move and are easily moved with one finger. Should this ring be the same way? I double checked to make sure the synch hub is not on backwards, but there is only one way it can be isntalled and still get the snap ring on the mainshaft (iirc). Anybody able to chime in on this?
Thanks!
Now, the 4th gear synchro ring is REALLY tight! I backed off the front bearing retainer bolts ever so slightly to alleviate some of the pressure and I can move the shift collar b/w 3rd and 4th by hand. However, if I crank those bearing retainer bolts down that synchro ring is tight as a tick. The other rings have a lot of room to move and are easily moved with one finger. Should this ring be the same way? I double checked to make sure the synch hub is not on backwards, but there is only one way it can be isntalled and still get the snap ring on the mainshaft (iirc). Anybody able to chime in on this?
Thanks!
