Hi George, welcome from the most westerly side of Europe, It's always good to see another "Eurobolter" joining the ranks. wink
Without a doubt Stovebolt.com is one of the most informative and friendly old truck forums there is.
As Leo already mentioned,try asking in the driveline re; your trans and the answers will come.
Good luck.
Jock.

1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Flickr.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.