[HI Cobra]

Aloha Ron,

I don't think they are required in Hawaii but I have a Classic Roadster which
has them. The transmission is a T-5 WC. I just printed their shop manual
which has exploded views and talks you through. When the guy looked at mine he just pulled the covers and split the two cases. The ball bearing,
spring loaded detent? for the shift pattern looks like a trip to re-install.
He just gave me back the pieces with the bolts, etc in a bag. Didn't pull
much else apart. I haven't seen any metal in the remaining fluid, and the
gears aren't chipped or worn. In the trouble shooting section it mentioned the reverse light switch as sticking which would prevent it from going into
reverse. I have a gut feeling that this is all that is wrong and he was trying
to take me for a ride. If I can get it back together and it works then I'll have an extra transmission, or I could alsways sell the core if it does need
rebuilding. I'm with you as far as trying get all that stuff back together -
I'm too old to start a trans. rebuilding career and it sure likes something
that requires some time to learn. If I have a problem I'll take it to someone
else to play with, hopefully someone who is honest.