Hi, I've now checked the end play and it's way more than 1/8" and there is some radial play also. Not the best news but thank you for sending me down the route to this check. I see now why you suspect a bushing. Please see video
Now there is vibration issue with the car that may well be connected to the trans, now that I've seen the slop in the direct clutch / sun gear shell region. I bought the car last summer and there is a harsh vibration at ~55mph, bad enough that I back off to 50mph to be fairly smooth again. I've been checking out the driveshaft and axle, I was suspicious of the Ford 9" with wedges on the spring mounts for diff inclination. Can a loose TF shake at cruise speed, I'm guessing so?
It is now time to take the trans out for a rebuild, for sure. Is it likely that there is damage over and above that replaced by a master rebuild kit?
The torque converter is under suspicion, TrailBeast mentioned earlier also. I don't have much opportunity for shops with TF torque converter remanufacturing experience nearby, can you suggest a brand of TC to buy mail order for street/strip (Dart/360ci/3.5:1 9" axle)?
