Setting up gears in an 8-3/4

FWIW at this point, when I did my 741 with (with Motive Gears), since I replaced all of the bearings I took the old pinion bearing (large one) and hogged out the center just large enough so that it would slide onto the pinion without pressing. It sure made setup go easier. Then switched in the new one and rechecked when I got the shims figured out. And, I just started with the shim pack that was in it originally and went from there.