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 Posted: 07-23-2005 06:06 am
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Judson Manning



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 Ron,

The heavier Gauge bracket is actually the 4sp "anti-pole-vault" plate.  It cradles under the tail end of the 4sp transmission to catch the yoke in the event of a U-joint failure.  It is also a nifty stiffening member! 

I'm thinking the 5sp w/ original 2-piece drive shaft has the intermediate bearing mounted where the 4sp "anti-pole-vault" plate mounts.  When using the later 1-piece drive-shaft, the "anti-pole-vault" plate is in the way and must be eliminated.

Judson