[Jerry Clayton]

if too long the bearing retainer can/might push against the clutch hub center---it doesn't have to touch in a static or non release position but only restrict the movement back from the flywheel of the discs---keep in mind that the static clearance of the snot to disc hub needs to be greater that the total released clearance of two clutch discs plus a floater--total of 4 spaces------

If you have even slightly let the weight of the trans transfer to the disc hub via the input shaft while installing the trans, you will have possibly bent the disc and ruint it as it will be wrauped and will rub the flywheel/floater/pressure plate---

I haven't read the whole thread but with the fact of 3/32 comes the question---do you have a plate between the bell housing and block???

sorry for the slow typing while you and Dan were reading