SOS IN THE N.W., Transaxle woes Options

[rascobo]

I just gave up my duplex w/garage due to both ill health and economy and with plans to move out of state in search of work. I've almost completed a two year restoration of my car and was just awaiting the arrival of a starter part to have it on the road again but had to move the car to another location. Attempting to compression start it in reverse it started, along with the godawful sound of grinding chunks of metal. Shutting it down I checked the C-V joints for play but they're solid, also it doesn't grab or make noise pushing it in neutral.
It's my only car at present and I'm looking for someone in the Portland- SW Wash./NW ORE. area with a good sideshift they'll sell/trade, or the knowledge to help me repair mine (damn, I knew I'd regret missing the Evil Doctors clinic this spring).

Due to the move my internet connection may be intermittent, so here's my phone:503-887-3634

Thanks,
Rascobo aka Scott Bolan

[messix]

prolly broke the 1/r gears that hang off the back kinda not supported at all

[Dr Evil]

prolly broke the 1/r gears that hang off the back kinda not supported at all

Uh, ya (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Push starting in a low gear (Revers is low) on a large engine (4.3l) = busted shaft/stripped teeth. Never push start in reverse, dont push start in a low gear.

[rascobo]

prolly broke the 1/r gears that hang off the back kinda not supported at all

Uh, ya (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Push starting in a low gear (Revers is low) on a large engine (4.3l) = busted shaft/stripped teeth. Never push start in reverse, dont push start in a low gear.

Well, pulled the tranny last night and the rear cover is split wide-open, but I say it's got nothing to do with dropping the clutch in reverse! It's the guddamn gremlins, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) I swear I've seen them, loosening bolts, reversing wires, and...wait ...there's one now pulling back the access panel! MY GOD... WE'RE GONNA CRASH!! WHY DOESN'T SOMEBODY STOP THEM? WHY WON'T ANYONE BELIEVE ME??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/new_shocked.gif)

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Ok, Ok, it's My fault. I promise I won't do it again.

BTW, JRust has a replacement He'll give me a good deal on, I'd best give him a call.

Thanks,
Scott

I'll try to post some pics. After all the hours I spent; grinding, filing, sanding and polishing or painting the case, You'll either laugh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) or cry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) ....I've done both.