It is with great trepidation that I even have to create this post.
If you've been following my M38 project you know I just finished up a D-18 transfer case rebuild. What you don't know (until now) is that I have a leftover piece....never a good thing.� I am asking this question with an overwhelming fear that the answer will result in having to tear the TC apart again. At least it's not back in the vehicle yet. I followed Rick Stiver's rebuild guide and don't find any mention of this thing. It came with the Walck's "Bearings, Seals, Gasket & Small Parts Kit 1- 1/8" Shaft 1945-1953 Dana 18" but I do not see it in the stock picture of this kit on their website nor do I see it in any pics of other supplier's kits. It is similar in shape to the output shaft thrust washer but that's not what it is. The kit included one of those too and I used it. This piece is much thicker and almost looks "home made" as it's not exactly symmetrical nor are the cuts real even.
Any ideas?

