[olddog]

Yes I confirmed my bellhousing is ~7". The main shaft and 5th gear I had found was from a person I know and trust, but it is the short ~6" shaft. The price is right, but all the changes needed probably is not worth it. Kinda a small quandary.

I have a hydraulic through out bearing - I expect that would have to be changed. I would prefer an external slave cylinder set up, but this works.

I had this drive shaft built and balanced maybe 5K miles ago. That would need replaced.

I would be forced into changing the bellhousing - a good thing but not necessary if I stay with the longer shaft.

I'm sure with some work, I can figure a way to let the shifter move forward.

So I need to ask, what would a new long shaft 0.82 ratio main shaft and 5th gear cost new?