Mr. Murphy, you are one talented and gutsy guy! I have never pulled that inspection cover off a T56 but have indeed wondered if what you have done is possible. So now we all know
. I think you should be commended for your efforts and for taking the time to share this will all of us. The tremec also shifts much better from the front (actually middle on that box) shifter position, so I'm not surprised by your observation that the T56 feels much more precise when shifted from that position. That's sweet that you can reuse the reverse lockout solenoid as well. From the pics it sure looks like the shift rail runs into a coupling in the front access hole, but you said you had to cut it off? Again, very nice work! What are you putting in front of that 'box?
Mike