Finished the job today. Pulled the tranny. The driveline pushed back just fine after removing the zirk for the spline so the lube could push out. I considered pulling the motor because there are far few hookups on these early cars.

What I was looking for was an indication from someone who knows as to which is the factory procedure. I feel sure it is pulling the tranny now that I've done it.

Thanks for the ideas.

Regards,