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Originally Posted by 700rpm
While you've got it out, drop the trans and look at that too.
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...and since the transmission is now out of the truck, you might should look at the clutch disc & pressure plate too. Heck, go ahead and check the flywheel run-out and the balance of the flywheel since you are going to a machine shop. Jeez if you are that far, you should probably remove the oil pan and check the main & rod bearing clearances. Probably should tighten those up and rebuild the oil pump too!
Now to remove the center main bearing bolts you will want to remove the carburetor and the side cover. Since the carburetor is being removed, you should probably send it out and have it rebuilt too, and with the cover off, this would make a great time to check all the valve clearances. Speaking of valve clearances, you might want to check the clearance of the stem to guides which is easiest if you remove the cylinder head. When you think about it, you already have a head-start on the cylinder head if you removed the distributor & drive gear to gain access to that main bolt. With the head off, this would be a great time to freshen the valves up a little because we know this is critical for having a smooth running engine! Yep since the distributor is out too, why not install a new kit in that just so you won'thave any problems with it later. Oh and since the brakes are off of the rear axle now, you should definitely think about rebuilding.....
Naturally I said all this tongue-in-cheek but I'm thinking you guys are trying to persuade these boys into doing WAY more than what they came looking for!!
Jus' sayin'
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