Here's a pic of the J-3289 from the 55.2 Truck Service Manual. A little clearer than Dan's catalog pic.
I still think that an engine stand, with the moveable brackets, could be used as-is to bolt a differential housing in place. As I mentioned earlier, the earlier service manual showed the housing clamped in a vice, even the bigger differentials.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.