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I am a firm believer of "replace all the bearings and brass now" because it's easier to do it right the first time.




Yeah, Gus - very good comment. "Believing" is a good word - kind of religion. I spent MANY moments into this: get a rebuild kit and replace everything - or not?

I personally ruined quite some parts of cars or bikes during my life - trying to do it "right". After all my experience I tend to another believing: One can see and feel, if a ball bearing is bad! And if not, it's better to leave it alone.

But may be you're right. Although this tranny looks mince in all details - there are these metal pieces pressed into the thrust washers - and they must come from somewhere...


After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.