[Pvt Parts]

Originally Posted by SStock1373

Hey guys thank you so much for your input. You guys definitely have me thinking because the last two times we put the trans in, it was kind of tough and it wouldn't go in easy, as if something was possibly out of alignment. I had a great bellhousing (quarter inch steel made in USA) from years ago but the rules state you need a new one every 5 years (I don't understand why, and all made in China now).

I am getting to the bottom of this over the weekend. I will also check all the other things FED and some others recommended.

While you've got it apart, take the clutch out and make sure there's enough clearance between the clutch disc hub and the flywheel bolts.
I once had a worn clutch disc that just barely touched the flywheel bolts and caused the same problem. I never missed a shift unless something was wrong and one weekend at Bowling Green I missed the 3rd gear shift 3 times. That disc was the cause.