Tom,
Thanks for the info. When you say that it will fly right out do you mean
that there is a spring behind it or a lot of fluid that will spill all over
?


"Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
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> I just pulled one on a '79 a month ago and it was stuck. Twist it back
and
> forth a few times, and pull. No tapping.
>
> You can push in slightly with your fingers also. The O-ring sticks and
> won't move, so you have to move it enough to break the seal and get a bit
of
> fluid under it so it slides.
>
> When it comes loose, it will fly right out, so be ready.
>
>
> "W. Moore" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi all,
> > I have noticed fluid leaking around the speedo drive area on the tranny
> > (automatic). The service manual instructions are simply to remove
cable;
> > remove retainer bolt and clamp; and remove driven gear assy. to replace
> "O"
> > ring. Trouble is that the driven assy. just doesn't "come out". After
> 30
> > years how much help can I give it with small taps without damaging the
> unit
> > ? Is it keyed or splined which would mean damage from any kind of
> > persuasion ? My Corvette Assembly Manual doesn't show this area.
Thanks.
> >
> >
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