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Tom Endy · 08-03-2021, 11:45 AM

There are two different types of pilot spacer on the transmission output shaft. The early shafts have a spacer that is integral to the shaft and cannot be removed. The later had a removeable spacer that is shaped like a key ring. It should be replaced during an overhaul because it is usually worn flat in the front.

I encountered a transmission one time where someone installed a removeable spacer on an early shaft and jammed up the transmission.

Tom Endy

08-03-2021, 11:45 AM	#5
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Output Shaft Play There are two different types of pilot spacer on the transmission output shaft. The early shafts have a spacer that is integral to the shaft and cannot be removed. The later had a removeable spacer that is shaped like a key ring. It should be replaced during an overhaul because it is usually worn flat in the front. I encountered a transmission one time where someone installed a removeable spacer on an early shaft and jammed up the transmission. Tom Endy