First step is to remove the transmission cover plate, fill
Page 109
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
the hole with a rag, and clean off the mating face. The studs should then be inserted to the shoulder of their threads, and tightened to roughly a quarter of their final tightening torque (typically 14NinI101bfl).
2 If a filler block is required, this should now be added (as shown). Note that gaskets are required between all mating surfaces, including between the block and the transmission. As a first stage, a 10 thou and a 20 thou gasket should then be added on top of the filler block before mounting the pt-o.
3 As a guide when mounting the pt-o, the output is always towards the rear of the vehicle. The driver gear is also always 1/2 inch from the centre of the aperture (the lefthand gear as shown). Bearing these points in mind, the pt-o should then be secured with a minimum of two nuts. 4 After removing the shifter cover, the backlash between the pt-o and the transmission can be checked with a dial gauge (it should normally be between 6-12 thou). If required, gaskets are added or removed to correct the backlash (a maximum of four gaskets is recommended). Running the pt-o will confirm the setting before all the nuts are torqued uP using copper washers.