I just did my ‘52 3100 with the stock torque tube,. It looks just like yours, and I just loosened the bolts and pried the cover back on the bottom to let it drain. I reinstalled with a new gasket and used anti-seeze on the cover bolts. No leaks.

Last edited by Phak1; 05/02/2021 11:59 AM.
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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
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