Re: Working Tranny!

> It's just been easier to put the "tranny in question" in a car and 
> actually drive it.  I check them by removing the side plate and inspecting 
> the innards while spinning the input and selecting each gear, but this is 
> a haphazard inspection, at best.
>
> Yes - I wish there were and easier/better way!

Yup, nothing can tell you just how noisy first gear is going to be other 
than slapping it into place. Sure makes me miss my 1972 Chevelle where I 
could pull the driveshaft and the crossmember and just snake the trans out 
of there without touching any motor mounts. No, I won't trade my Spridget 
for a Chevelle.
David Lieb