ooof, well, reluctantly I'm convinced that you're right.. I'll make a final decision after I tear this tranny down and see what I really need, but you're right, if the parts cost 200, plus new gears (3-4th were grinding so I"m sure those need replacement) plus a GTUs 5th gear, and $$ for tools. Then to only to have it wear out in just over a season because of poor alignment, I'm sold.

It's only money right? <whimper>

PaulC