On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 9:52 PM, Edward Duntz <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Forgot to check on starter bushing. Peeked back in and didn't see one, but
> didn't want to hold things up on re-assembly. I think it can live without
> one for a while, and will pull starter and install bushing later.
>
> Reverse light switch on new trans was slightly different. Old one had bare
> terminals, and a "normal/large" size. New one had plastic surrounding
> smaller terminals, which the old wires/terminals wouldn't have fit. Re-used
> old switch, which was working fine. But now back-up lights are on all the
> time. Was too late in the evening to diagnose, so pulled a wire off the
>

Way to go man.

You need the starter bushing. It is *likely* present. You should be
able to see it with the right light. I replaced mine with tranny out,
but I'm pretty sure the part can be replaced with tranny in. Just make
sure you get it out in one piece. Archives likely has info on type of
puller etc.

Chances are though, that the bushing is just fine. If it's present, I
wouldn't worry about it.

Neil.

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