Thanks for advise on the gear oil and the bushing. I filled the tranny and then added some more in through a plug near the speedometer cable . That was a tip that I got on this great forum.
I made it the to jersey shore yesterday as planned and the truck ran great! Not fast but running well. I did come up 1/2 quart of oil short after 100 mile. I looks like it's coming out of the blowby tube. Maybe some from the rear main seal too.
That's a project for later.
Fishing, boating, drinks with friends, and the car show this weekend!!

!!!! Happy Fathers Day to all !!!!


1946 1/2 ton Chevy Pickup
1954 235 cu in
3 speed on the floor