To help in adjusting the worm gear loading I had a friend weld up (I don't weld) a tool made from a 1/2" nut (3/4" wrench size) and a piece of 1/8" flat stock. The flat part has a curve ground into the end that more or less matches the curve of the slot in the worm gear adjuster screw.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.