ok i went to f.a.q.s and read the advice on trans surgery.its good to know where to get a book and parts.thanks brickboard.(excellent web site!!!) i should mention that i am some what familiar with what i'm doing.i have had some experience with trans rebuilding in the far past.it's been awhile several years.i remember trying to remove a park paw from a turbo 350 with a transfer case attached to it.after pulling the monster out of the truck,turning it over,getting to the paw,i found it to be on a shaft that was pressed into the trans.in a way that was nearly impossible to remove.i went through a couple of 140 auto's i think they where b.w.35's its just been a while.any help would help.thanks