Unexplainable Transmission Stutter... help?

It's a daunting task, but given what you've don't with that car already you'll be a transmission tech in no time ;)

Nothing in a transmission is "hard", it's just more work. Get some GOOD snap ring pliers (don't ever touch any of them which have replaceable tips, they suck suck suck). Hardest part (for me) was compressing the clutch pistons. I wound up not touching the lip seals (you'll learn what those are) because I couldn't get to them, but I bodged it together because I knew I wanted a 4 speed anyway. I recommend not skipping anything in your overhaul though..

Also keep everything super clean. Medically clean..