Thanks for the support Kevin. I will start with the shift side and see if I can pry that out carefully first before anything else. Thanks for taking that second look. The driveline side seemed like it might be easier with the removable housing, but you are right. I had not thought about the woodruff key in the way and do not know how easily or even if it wants to come out. I'm almost reluctant to try given how difficult it was to remove the universal joint from that shaft. I got a lot of help from Paul on that part of the disassembly earlier on. Fortunately, there was not much leakage on that side to begin with. It is the shift side that is steadily draining the transmission fluid.
I also appreciate the insight on removing the PTO from the tranny if I get to that point. I have removed things before, and wished I hadn't, but I guess you just have to learn that way sometimes. Anyway I feel better removing it now.
Thanks again. I may be back if I get stuck. Heck I'll be back anyway, I''m sure I'm not the only one who has or has had this problem, GarWood, Muncie, Chelsea, seems there are a host of manufacturers who made these, but there must be some similarities in them that allow for information sharing on the things they do have in common.
Dale
