8 speed shifter spring/bearings

[Fpare 3]

Hello Gents,

 

I'm sure this has probably been asked, but I couldn't find it....apologies in advance for any redundant questions.

 

I'm rebuilding the 8-speed unidrive manual transmission on my 74 C-160 and am trying to figure out how to get the two cases back together. Specifically, what is the trick to keeping the two bearing balls and spring from falling out when re-assembling.??

 

Thank you all in advance..!!

 

[702854boy 604]

There is a hole on the back of the transmission, it may have a Welch plug or something in it but there is a hole that you can use to stick something in there and then put the shift rod in and get everything put back together. I'd say put the right one in the picture, in first, and then the rod, and then you can get the left one put in.

[squonk 45,865]

Here is an instructional thread. Video's at the end.