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    I need help on 59AB to T5 swap

    I'm using the Speedway kit, and ready to slide it in. The new TOB is the same as the original (has a place to hook the small spring) but there is no provision on the bell housing to hook the spring. Has anyone solved this problem? How?
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    2 shortcuts

    Klean Strip green mineral spirits--- great for cleaning greasy parts OEM stud remover--- free use from Auto Zone, its shaped like a spark plug socked (compact), simple to use, or buy the set of 4, 30 bucks
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    Engine rebuild parts?

    It's probably been discussed a thousand times but. What supply house has the best overhaul parts (bang for the buck) crank, pistons, bearing's ect ?
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    Shave the heads

    How much can be safely shaved on a stock 59A to get a little more compression?
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    40 pickup springs

    I'm in the process of assembling my basically stock truck, exceptions are T5 transmission, 8" rear and modifying the stock wishbones. Question, the sprigs seem to be stiff for a daily driver has anyone remove leaf's to soften the ride? Or have a suggestion?
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    Cracked Block

    My 40 pickup's stock engine is cracked 3"along the pan rail between the pan screw holes and the edge of the block. And an inch into the inner side of the block L shaped, At the center bearing. I think it was caused by frozen water because it doesn't appear to be stress. any thoughts on a fix?
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    Front spring

    I'm having trouble putting the front spring back on my 40 pickup. I'm using new shackles 1 1/2" long like the one's that came off. It's about an inch short of making it. Any ideas?
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