Building my B44 - help needed

[dayxwalker]

I am half way through my B44 and I have had no problems as such pretty easy ! But one thing that's bugging me is that the front gearbox seems a little tight ! The manual says to use 2 shims behind the shaft gear and 3 on one side of diff and 4 on the other ! Is this correct or should I take some out to free it up ? It's not really tight but tighter that I would like !

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Leave it as it is after the first few runs it will free off.

[Mash Potato]

Leave it as it is after the first few runs it will free off.

Exactly, they are tight to start with, but soon free up.

[Lee Martin]

Just ensure the bearing is pushed all the way down the shaft.

I have had this problem where the shaft coating has come out too thick and the bearing does not fit flush with the end...causing a tightness!

[dayxwalker]

Thanks guys !