Happy days. Figured out how to get the adjustment rings on today.
Ring gear was still locked up so pulled the transmission cover to check out my theory about the forks. Sure enough neither fork was in their slots. They were just floating loose. Got the forks lined up and put the lid back on and put in neutral. Went back under the rear and voila. The ring gear turns smoothly now. Danced a quick jig around the truck.

Next is to get the spider gears installed (later after it cools off). Of course I’ve. Put off cleaning the pumpkin cover so that need’s doing. Then I have to find the gasket. It’s somewhere in one of these boxes. Lol

But I am getting closer to being able to pull it out of the garage one day soon.
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Last edited by T-Doug; 07/11/2023 10:13 PM.
1954 Chevy 3100
One problem solved doesn’t seem to shorten the list
Montgomery, AL
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