SM466 input bearing retainer thickness

[Rooster73]

I discovered the input shaft bearing retainer spout was broken off when I pulled the transmission for a clutch replacement(sm465).

You must be registered for see images attach

I have a new one ordered (I think it’s the right one) but I’m curious about the gasket thickness that goes between the retainer and the transmission case. I’m measuring the one I pulled out at .040” +/- .002”. I have some gasket material that is .030”. Does anyone know how critical the thickness of that gasket is? Does it play into tension on the bearing behind the retainer?

 

[Strick]

May want to check the input shaft bearing to see if it's worn. Oscillations will break that retainer. Worn pilot bushing too.

 

[Rooster73]

Thanks for the tips. I looked pretty close at the bearing. It looks good and rotates well. I replaced the pilot bushing with another bushing, not a bearing. I put a luk clutch kit in it. I’m mostly curious about that retainer gasket. I can probably find one to order if the .030” gasket material I have won’t work.