HeHe, Randy I agree.
I tend to use complete sentences and other so our non-English
speaking members can understand or the language translator
programs work. Since this is archived, I want it to be precise
and not subject to misinterpitation.
With the late ’67 through ’69 there was a “threaded piece” that
was smaller diameter (red arrows) by about 1/3. As I recall,
there were several versions ’68-‘69 some without any provision
for the armeture.
It is critically important that the “threaded piece” properly fit
the “armature” as Matt shows. My recollection is that we
replaced the “threaded piece” to fit the “armature” with the
‘67-’69 901 transmissions. As I recall it was a special update
part, not OE.
Now comes the issue when some PO installed the “armature”
without replacing the threaded piece.” This allows the
differential shaft to move out of center by about 6 mm. I
don’t think the shaft can contact anything. The shaft is going
to stay in a displaced position and develop wear patterns that
are detrimental.
Whenever you are in one of these transmissions, check this.
The good news is Porsche introduced the appropriate “threaded
piece” earlier than the non-simplified update. This allowed
Matt’s update with his ’70 not requiring the later “threaded
piece.”
The update parts can be salvaged from 914 transmissions also.
Best,
Grady