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thanks! truck is fun to drive with that 1st gear low. Just moves along smooth in idle on the dirt roads, coming in the driveway,etc.
Worked on the steering stops today and got them loose and working. Adjusted where the tire would not hit the pitman.
Should have over 1000 miles before winter on the rebuilt engine. Amazing the power it has.
I`ll be rerouting the exhaust dump to line up with the frame and bumper bolts. It is in the way when you open the back door.
I admittedly had to bump the idle up so I could know the engine was running at the one stoplight in town.
Soon we will do a rocker adjustment cause we set those slightly loose for the break-in. Its an honor to have Dan Timm helping me.
I`m learning. The best thing I found and used recently is that Sears Dwell/Tach old school meter. Belonged to my dad and I forgot I had it. One like this....