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The HTOB clearance may be your issue. They do not operate well outside of the required clearances. I tried to use a Tilton HTOB on my top loader and ended up returning it unused as I could not get the proper clearance. I went with a McLeod HTOB, which I had on the previous build and that has worked. If you try going to the McLeod you will have to remove the inner adjustment ring and then thread the HTOB onto the threaded portion of the housing around the input shaft more than likely. The pain with the McLeod is that there is no locking mechanism to stop it from rotating on the shaft. so you have to be careful to keep it in the right position when installing the transmission. A minor pain and doable. The options for HTOB's for top loaders are not as prevalent as they used to be.