Ya, no amount of adjustment is going to remove 12 inches of slop.

Rebuild it or have it done.

Several companies do this: Then and Now Automotive, Lares

www.then-now-auto.com Their website is practically useless so I suggest calling them. Ph: 781.335.8860
www.larescorp.com

I think Lares requires you to go through a company like NAPA or Rock Auto to send yours in and have them rebuild it for you.

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

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