[DanEC]

I scanned over it and remembered it - but I will go back and re-read it. Plan to start pulling it apart today. I may start a separate thread in the Transmission forum to cover what I learn or anything unusual I run in to.

Trying to recall but seems I remember that Muncie's vent through the front bearing and front retainer. They use a slinger and drain back path in the front retainer to prevent leakage. Sort of surprised that a Toploader can't vent the same way but maybe I'll discover why when I pull it apart.

I initially posted here in case any ERA guys were contemplating pulling their transmission and looking for a way. I installed mine with an engine lift because I only had dowels at the time for a Muncie which uses larger bolts. I had a lift in the garage and didn't want to run to the store for some all-thread for dowels. But using the dowel rods makes it easier to get the transmission out from under the dash and back on the floor. It keeps all the weight off of the disc and guides it. And then it's just a matter of hoisting the heavy SOB out of the car.