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Originally Posted by spl310
Why is it about worthless? As I recall, the issue is the mainshaft has a spline count that is a bastard and that would strip if you beat on it. Wouldn't a mainshaft swap make it as durable and viable as any other small block toploader? Mainshafts seem pretty cheap and since most folks would go through the tranny anyway before use, it would be simple to replace.
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The early narrow main case is not as desireable as the later, wider bolt pattern
I would say price a mainshaft. You should replace 2nd and 3rd as well, so price those. Price a rebuild kit. If the sychronizer teeth on the input shaft are worn, price one of those. You may have to machine the tailhousing for the 28 spline, so price that if you need to.
Compare this cost to a cost of a rebuilt one from david kee or toploader heaven, and decide if its worth it to buy this tranny for $1000 plus the costs to rebuild it.