Getting ready to rebuild my first 4 speed - It was a swap meet grab so I wasn't able to drive it.

I pulled the cover and did a visual inspection before purchase, it look's like it has never been apart and the fluid was free of debris.

Any disasembly tips or things I should check while I am tearing it down that will make deciding what parts need to be replaced easier ?

I found a couple of articles in the magazines but nothing on what to inspect while you are taking it apart. They just replaced everything.

Thanks

Dog teeth on the gears. Excessive wear on the counter shaft. Cracks or wear on blocker rings. Forks for bends or wear. Wear or roughness in the bearings. Pitting or unusual wear on gear teeth.

Depth blocker rings sits on the gears sychro cone is another to check for, and wear on the inside grooves of blocker rings.

Thank You

buy yourself a REALLY good set of snap ring plyers. i was able to do everything except replace the bushing where the slip yoke slides in, took it to a trans. shop, the guy did it for free.