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Sexy wagon!!!

I currently run a T-5 from an S-10 behind my SBC 350 in the '71 truck. I used the stock bell housing, but purchased a different clutch disc to match the splines of the T-5. Also I needed a custom spacer, which is available for about $100, I cannot remember who made it though... Anyway, the...

Still too cold ;)

LOL I feel de-masculinated now :( ... I'm more comfortable in Florida weather :) If it were up to me I would have moved to Tampa years ago! The wife seems to enjoy "seasons", I like to visit "seasons".

... It's too cold this week to do anything with metal :( 9 degrees F this morning!!!

interesting!!! I pulled two covers and you all are right, one was black RTV and the other cork gasket. In that case I will just use black RTV and clamp it down :) Thanks!!!!

Newbie question... But what are you all using for valve cover gasket sealant, if any? Dry? RTV Silicone? (yuck,this is usually not appropriate, but yet see it all the time) Permatex Aviation? FWIW I have it all on the shelf in the workshop, but not sure as to what is prefered for...

I added an extra ground to my setup. It cannot hurt. But I ran mine from the Block to the battery negative on both sides. Then an added run from the passenger battery - to the frame rail. You can't have enough clean grounds on these trucks!!! IMO that was an add on by a PO. A stated...

It's been a couple of weeks... But I finally fired her up for the first time after the new Duraterms were put in. WOW! Just a small puff of white after sitting for three weeks and in the 30s last night, so the motor was cold cold. Amazing. I should have done this a while ago :) Thanks...

Weighing in late here. Don't blame the HX40, there could have been a number of reasons the head gasket failed. Time, age, coolant condition, etc. Puts some new gaskets on with ARP studs and you will be fine.

Got it!!! I was rested tonight and more patient. With a long reach I got it without having to take the fender out. There was juuuust enough room to get my arm/hand in there. Thanks guys!!! ... And of course I used some anti-seize on the threads! LOL

Great tips guys! Let me what I can get done this evening.

Nice! Watch out I may ask you some follow up questions. ;) I will check on those rings to make sure. Good tip.

How do you get to it? I can kinda see it. I can kinda feel it. I can't get it. :( I took the turbo out and all the related air intake parts, but I cannot reach it. The exhaust downpipe will not come out, so that is not an option, I tried. Hints! help! anything! Thanks!

Welcome! More VA people! Yes, just remove the front grill and that will provide all the access you need. ... Depending on your old hard lines they could be a bear to get out. Save money for the cursing jar :)