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1. The gaskets seal better than the o rings. As you noticed, the o rings simply slide out when tightening the pivot pin. Coat both sides of gasket with 3M 847, and you are good to go.
2. There are adjustments, however, if the lugs on the clutch dog, or gears are worn, you are just prolonging the inevitable. The wear can be hard to see, if you don’t know what to look for. Also, ensure that at the shift rod coupler, the detents in the rods are perfectly aligned with the holes in the coupler. There is then adjustment to do behind the shift handle. You loosen the bolts, and adjust so that it is centered between engagement in forward and engagement in reverse. I favour forward just a touch. Not a great explanation, but ill try to post a picture to better explain.