Ok, the good:
got everything in lined up, bolted down. Started the 196 with clutch pedal full depressed (good sign), figured out how the 4 spd shifter went into the top and "presto", good to go. everything shifts just fine (had to get used to 4 speeds vs. the 3 speed that I had for 15 yrs). Transfer case engages just fine, all is good.
the bad:
I have what sounds like either throw out bearing failure, or end of snout "chatter". The T/O bearing is well greased (zirk fitting) and when I had it out when changing trannies, it seemed fine. There was no looseness or wobble at all.
The sound I get is not when standing still when engaging any of the 4 speeds, it only shows up when moving. when shifting from one gear to the next, I hear this "rattle", then it goes away when clutch is released.
Is it possible that the T/O bearing/collar is too short for the snout? since I have the console cover off when driving, I can really hear it, but I will confess that I recall hearing the same noise when I had to 3 spd in, only I didn't think about it (and the console cover was on, so not as noticeable).
When I had the T/O bearing/sleeve off to clean, it had literally no wear on "contact to fork" points/locations, and the fork itself appeared just as nice.
Bottom line: I am guessing that if is a collar that is too short, at some point, will it fall off the end of the snout? I will leave it alone for right now - the Scout drives just fine.
Random thought: since the snout and sleeve are stationary, someone could invent/design a "bolt on" sleeve (maybe 1.5") to attach to the end of the actual sleeve to eliminate this issue. I would hate to have to remove this 220 lb. dead weight again! It was painful the first time around.
I did not think to measure the T/O bearing/sleeve when it was out since it was the original one. I will take pix and post later today.
Damn! working on this sled is some real good mental therapy!