Need 4-speed Help

pettybludart: Yeah, I know it's been taking awhile. Unfortunately, between long hours at work, coaching my daughters' b-ball teams on weekends, and other activities, limited on available car time. Went with the McLeod since that's what Brewer's had available not in a kit. Figured I could at least give Brewers some business after taking up so much of his trouble shooting time via phone. Should work ok...

fstfish66: Called Hays (Prestolite) in Cleveland, Ohio today and talked to a guy that was very apologetic and helpful. Will send the PP and clutch disk to him for diagnostics and replacement if bad. Was pleasantly surprised at the level of customer service. Was expecting to have to provide proof of purchase, etc. and none of that was required.

Fully agree that I can't beleive a brand new pp could be the problem, but am out of options at this point, so this was the last resort. Believe me, I was not thrilled with having to R&R the trans, bell, and clutch assembly as many times as I have to date...

Dartnut: Unfortuately, don't have a spare stock bell, z-bar, or pivot braket around or would have tried. Checked e-bay multiple times and would cost about $150 to try that option. While I purchased the sacttershield at a swap meet, it's in pretty good condition and would be fairly difficult to bend or dent. These things are made for safety and fairly bullet proof. But, again, have thought about your suggestion several times.... And yes, unfortunately getting very good and fast at trans R&R, but would love to move on...

Thanks all for your help...