Curiosity has me wondering, what does the pilot look like on the main drive gear, did you have to get a special pilot bearing to fit in the bore of the crank and fit the pilot?
Mcleod makes a nice adjustable bearing part # 16505, its set up with aluminum adjustment rings that slide off to adjust the length of the bearing, not sure if it would have fit over the bearing retainer on your trans(ford style). It appears that you found a suitable choice anyway.
Lakewood is notorious for mis alligned bells. Be sure and dial indicate the center bore for concentricity to the pilot.
Rich
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