synergx@IBM.NET writes:

<<  How much sideplay is normal in the main shaft? >>

Some, but not too much.

<< How much seepage from the main shaft oil seal is normal? >>

It shouldn't seep at all

<< How close to parallel does the clutch release fork need to be? >>

?? It'll ride where it rides due to the slave cylinder pushing down
on the lever arm.

<< How much wear is acceptable on the ends ("tines") of the
release fork?  >>

Very little.  The ends should be nice and round where the T/O
bearing pivots.

-Todd Hill
 VolksWerks Transaxles
 Olympia, WA
 360-412-0948