I just got my cases back together and am putting the shift linkage/etc. back together. My problem is the countershaft is poking out of the case about 1/8" too far, and I can't get the countershaft bearing plate on. I have ran all through the gears and rolled the engine all around trying to get the shaft to pop in, but it isn't happening. Here are some pics...
The bearing plate as far as it will go
the shaft from a flush angle
The inner bearing
Anything other than splitting the cases I can try to get the shaft to seat into the case bearing a little more?