Mark,

You don't need a bunch of special tools other than a damned good Torx set
and a press. I pulled out the main shaft and took it to an automotive
machine shop and had it pressed apart. Took it back and had it pressed back
together. The hardest thing to replace is first gear or the synchronizer.
The rest is not to bad. I thought the shift mechanism would be difficult,
but it's not. I used a manual from the local Library.

As you may know the first and second gear synchronizers are the weak links.
I put stock Ford parts back in because I was pressed for time. Get something
better....

BTW: I have a press. No way could I fit the parts between the bottom rails.
You have to press off third/fourth drum at least. You can change second gear
and the synchronizer without removing the first/second drum. I would advise
you replace first gear synchronizer, or you will wish you did. Don't use any
fluid except what Ford recommends.

Good luck,

Al