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I don't know how you would put a transmission into two gears at once. That's a trick that I didn't think a shift lever would do. Well, it looks like you've got a tranny rebuild or replacement on your hands.

If you replace it, you're going to have to do something with the driveshaft. I haven't gone down that road yet. But considering how long the new driveshaft has to be, I'd suggest upgrading to a good 3" diameter driveshaft maybe.

You know, I'll bet your straight 6 has enough torque to get the truck going in third gear, even if it has to lurch and slip the clutch a lot. You could maybe get her in a better location to work on it.