The transmission front bearing retainer is a Ford part. I needed one for my
Tiger a few years back, and went to a transmission rebuild shop. They had a
large carton in back full of various diameter of used front retainers, (yokes)
and charged me 5 bucks. I checked carefully, and on this particular retainer
the inside (bearing face) had not been machined the same as the one that came
off of my original transmission, so I had to put it on a lathe and remove a
little material to clear the snap-ring. Other than that, it fit fine and
worked for the last 100kmi. without a problem. Don't forget when you change
the bell housing you may have to change the flywheel too, or the starter will
miss the ring gear entirely. I learned that the hard way, after my engine was
back in the car. Arrrrgh.
Jim Leach, Seattle
B9470908
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