don't be sorry, i appreciate the help!

i actually got it "pseudo" back together.  i bolted 3 bolts to teh case, and am putting on everything else to see if it will shift normally when its put fully back together but i haven't "sealed" the crank cases yet. i'll tear it all back down and put it back together again after i learn how to do it.

had to order a key for the counterbalance shaft and a clutch bearing so i'm stalled till those arrive.

i got this!