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I'm not sure of the origin of the trans, just that it started out as a '65 (he wanted the tailshaft that accommodates a standard U-joint). I also don't know how to identify the difference between a TA valve body for a 62-64 vs 65 (?) Is there an easy way to tell? This combination of hardware...

One other update...Dad just told me the transmission is a '65, which is why the rooster/NSS look like the center image above. Not sure if that affects anyone's thoughts.

Thanks for the insights, everyone. @dvw I had the pan off when I adjusted the shifter, and the rooster only touched the NSS when it was in neutral (used that to help verify adjustment). BTW the NSS is the style seen in the center of the picture below, but it's been in there forever. I thought...

Thanks @Darter6 . @dvw any thoughts on this one?

Hey guys, Sorry in advance for the long post, but I'm banging my head against the wall with my dad's '64 Belvedere Max Wedge clone. Quick background...The transmission is a push-button 727 with a Cheetah reverse manual valve body. It was built about 30 years ago and has probably been driven...