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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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heybaylor, Thanks. I was hoping it was something along those lines. So I should see it no problem once I pull the primary cover? Never had that off before, any other things I need to look out for? I assume I will have to change the gasket as well for the cover.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Be very carefull removing the screws on the primary, lots of people strip them.
Try tapping on them with a punch first then use a good quality tool for removal, be sure to use a new gasket and locktite on the screws when you put it back together.
 
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Got the primary off and found part of a spring in there (see picture) The rest of the spring is on the base of the shifter shaft and I have no idea how to get it off. Any suggestions?
 
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You really have to get a repair manual to take it from here...or take it to a shop.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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Get the manual for sure.
After we got everything stripped down, my buddy that owns a shop took over. The shifter shaft is held on by those springs clamping down and holding it in place.
He had to loosen the clutch pack just a bit to get enough room to pull the shifter shaft out.

If you know what you are doing like my buddy, it takes about 1.5 - 2 hours.

Get all new gaskets, fluids and if you need a whole new shifter it cost about $75
 
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