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  1. gringeltaube

    Blew out transmission maybe

    No way can it be flush! It's a 308 NR- type of bearing, which means it takes a snapring (#NR90). That makes it protrude exactly 0.2197" (+/- 0.006), according to the bearing books. The question is if it has been- or if it can move- further out than that, after the retainer broke?
  2. gringeltaube

    Blew out transmission maybe

    The only thing that holds the whole mainshaft assembly in place is the rear bearing snapring and that bearing retainer. If the retainer breaks (like shown in the pics) the MS will shift backwards (due to the axial component of force from the helical gears). About 1/8" is enough for the 3rd gear...
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