Timco,
Thank you for explaining this modification.Seems like a good "while you are already in there " job.
Do you have a recommendation for
which specific bearing to use to replace the bronze bushing ? s you mentioned, the best possible oil seal is the trick.
As BYP suggested the CMS Motorsports Shift Arrester is another good upgrade - assuming the 2nd gear inspection passes.
https://californiamotorsports.net/products/cms-996-shift-arrester