<VV> Vendor 4-speed parts

[Jim Simpson]

I'm in the process of rebuilding a '66 - '69 4-speed transmission and have 
run into a problem with the replacement parts.  I have the small parts kits 
from two different Corvair vendors and have found that the "Thrust Washer" 
-- part number #43 in the exploded view in the '66 shop manual -- is the 
wrong thickness.  This is the thrust washer that fits on the main shaft 
between the reverse gear and main bearing.  There's also a thin wavy washer 
as well.

The original is 0.048" thick, the replacements are 0.078" thick, 0.030" 
thicker.  This doesn't sound like much, but when I press the bearing on, 
the extra thickness prevents it from going on far enough to allow the 
retaining snap ring from being installed.  I've checked two original thrust 
washers -- both are 0.048" -- and two replacements -- both are 0.078".

I assume all the Corvair parts vendors are buying kits from the same place 
and this is what's being supplied.  Has anyone else run into this problem?

I can reuse the original reverse thrust washer since it doesn't seem like a 
major wear item (unless you spend a lot of time in reverse), but it sure 
would be nice to have the right parts.

Jim Simpson, Group Corvair, learning about 4-speed transmissions.