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Subject:Re: Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
From:Jon VonOhlsen
Date:Sun, 17 Apr 2016 11:04:32 -0600

I would first check & verify the shift linkage provides proper gear
change. Since this is an engine conversion, adjustment dimensions for
the shifter have changed from stock.
Jon

On 4/17/2016 10:08 AM, Geneva Saint-Amour wrote:
> 1985 Westfalia hightop with a manual transmission linked to a zero miles Ford Zetec Bostig conversion. (new engine, transmission rebuilt 32,000 miles ago)
>
> If a transmission is sent in to have "limited slip" added, does the shop access all or just part of the transmission gearing system?
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>   OR stated another way
>
> Is there a logical reason that 4th gear would fail to stay engaged immediately after the transmission being worked on for the addition of a "peloquin" type unit?
>
> Thanks in advance for any wisdom from those who know transmissions.