Tailshaft Housing
 

I bought a transmission for my 83 (from an 83) with the tailshaft housing off, he said it needed to be bolted back on.

I'm VERY new to transmissions and am not sure how to do it. Does anyone know where there's a guide or FSM that shows the procedure? I'm guessing the forks need to be in the right position before I just start smacking it together. lol

Here's what I currently have:

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8078/8...b62afcfb_c.jpg

Do I need to take anything off my transmission?

I would probably replace the seal in the end of the tailshaft prior to installation and put a new gasket on the small front cover.

Then put sealant on the mating surface of the housing.

In order for the shift rod to find its place in the shift forks you have to position it properly prior to installing the tail shaft. Look down into the hole where the shifter goes. You will see the cup the shifter goes in. Move this all the way to the left. After you bolt it together and move the shifte cup to the right it will move into the gap of the shift forks.

Yeah I bought a whole "gasket/seal kit" for it, haven't really seen what that included though.

So do I need anything out of my transmission to put together what you see or do I have what I need?

Thanks!

I'm thinking just the shifter and speedo gear, if it is not in the new one, if it is in the new one take it out before you assemble things, and then put it back in.

forks need to the in neutral, slide the rod on the trans housing with shifter tower loose and not bolted down. While holding the assembly with your left hand, use your right hand to line up the shifter rod to the forks. once your doing it, you will know what Im talking about.

also, slight dab of silicone is needed to prevent any leaks and if the rear trans seal is not damaged, there is no need to replace it.