Hey, old dog, how could you tell when they were clean? I haven't had mine apart yet, so I have no idea what they will look like.

It sounds like your method might work with the shafts assembled. Is that the way you did it?

195? Chevy 3800 dump truck
1973 Chevy C30 cab and chassis
1987 Suburban 3/4 ton 6.2L Diesel