And the pics to prove it....
 

So here's what I'm looking at now....


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That is rust alright.

Clean that up, install it back into the gear box. Put the fork back in with the pin. Mate the engine and gear box together making sure that the fork engages on the throw out bearing.

When the engine is back in the car, slide the big arm up with lots of lube. Engage the omega spring, and snap it back into place. Push the arm as far up as it will go to clear the splines for the smaller lower arm. Slide the lower arm up over splines, snap ring back on, and you are in business. Install the cable, adjust, and done.

Don't forget the two orings / dust cover thingies. Not too critical but they are there.

Yeah I do have the dust cover thing to go back in. Crap part of it is that I sheared the roll pin in the clutch fork while pounding on the arm. Now I have to wait until tomorrow to get the pin. Arrrggg!



Thanks all for your help and encouragement!

Clean the release fork thoroughly and check it for signs of cracking (common problem).

SOJA... here are some photos of the area you're working on...

Rod going onto fork.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1377543756.jpg


The pin that secures the fork to the rod.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1377543871.jpg


The bottom assembly together but for connecting the clutch cable to the hook. The shaft is in it's "resting" position. After putting this together there's an adjustment nut and bolt on the swing arm that rotates freely on the shaft. That needs to be set so there's a "small" gap between the end of the bolt and the fixed arm that rotates the shaft. (Hope this helps you!)

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Karl,

Thanks for those pictures. Very helpful...



-Matt

Only 2 dust seals? Thought I've seen pics of 3 (depending on year).

Todd

I believe there are 3 dust boots. 2-outside and 1-inside.

Above and below long arm, and then on bottom.of shift fork?

Before and after pics...

I have to say the transmission slapped right on with all the linkage working as it should. Done in under a minute.


Thanks again to everyone, your help was indispensable...




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Yes TODDU ~

Matt ... while you've got the trans "available," you might want to consider replacing shifter rod seal. It's costs next to nothing and is easy to replace.

Location:

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Old seal. Looks like main crank seals but smaller:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1377612414.jpg


Seat is cleaned with brake cleaner and new seal is lubricated on inside ring surface with light touch of high pressure grease. Outside ring surface of seal is dry and clean. With the new seal in hand, this takes a minute or two to replace. New seal is seated with box wrench over shaft and hammered in lightly till it is flush with trans collar.

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that is a huger garage, complete with dining kit...

It's my hobby lobby. It doubles as my office/factory too.