What can be said about the 4-speed New Process NV833 overdrive manual transmission?

[Gregski]

speaking of clutch forks, lol

it appears there is no difference between my 1974 one and one for a 1982 model, at least according to AutoZone, their part number is CF-100 for both and they reference the same O.E.M. #14066235 for both

any thoughts or comments from you all on that?

I am going to check on the throwout bearing next

I am thinking can I just remove my 3,000 pound Muncie SM465 and bolt up my new beauty New Process 440 / 833 to my old bellhousing and keep the clutch guts inside undisturbed? that would make a short order out of this ordeal