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So I've been doing some local running around with the truck, since I got it all back together. Timing seems to be perfect and I think I have the carb set up pretty well. I usually start with about a half choke and can open it right up once I get down the road. Overall, very happy with how the job went and the way it performs. I can see why others opt for a transmission upgrade, but the 4-speed still makes it feel like 1948 I've had it up to 55mph (fastest it's ever gone I'm sure) and I can now safely say there's no reason to do it again! I now feel the need for seatbelts and an upgrade from the Huck brakes in the future. One concern I do have are leaks. There is some oil coming from the rear of the torque tube:

I replaced the rubber bushing in this end, but I didn't mess with the tube innards. I know this gets oil from the trans, should I be concerned about this and do I need to do anything to make it stop?

There is also oil dripping from the flywheel cover and I hope it's just the trans weeping and not the rear main seal!