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Quick update — I heard back from Kevko earlier in the week (they’re always fast to respond). I had asked whether this stud needed a different torque than the stock main-cap bolt, whether it was okay to run it next to an OEM bolt, and if there were any install notes. Their answer was basically...

Thanks for the reply — I’ve heard nothing but good about the Kevko pans themselves. My only hesitation has been the pickup-mounting setup and what hardware they’re actually supplying for the main-cap location. That’s the part I’m trying to get clear on before I commit.

I’m trying to get some real-world input on the Kevko small-block pans that use their pickup-mount main cap stud. I’m at the point in my 360 build where I need to pick a pan, and this one detail is throwing me off. Kevko says the stud is an ARP part, but the number they reference (HARJ3.250-1)...

Yep! I was gonna give him a call tomorrow - I was just pondering it in my brain this evening. I'm pretty sure it's tooling as well and there is no rush to get this thing together. Thanks for the replies!

Good evening - A few weeks ago, I received my 5.9 Magnum back from the machine shop. I had a bunch of work done and one of the things I had done was the rotating assembly balanced. My machinist had asked me to provide (along with the rods/pistons/crank) my flex plate, lower timing gear, 2 rod...

Thanks Garrett - After I posted this I found some talk on other manufacturer specific boards complaining about them not being flat, but I've checked these and they are all flat and true.

Good morning- i am doing a mostly stock rebuild (except for Transgo TF-2 kit) on my small block 727 and went with the Transtar 22008c deluxe overhaul kit without realizing that they no longer come with Raybestos or Borg Warner frictions. It shipped with tan Exedy clutches. Any thoughts on...

Just closing the loop here. I have a new driveshaft coming from Brewer’s and and am addressing the trans now. Thanks for all the help!

How long is that longest one? Mine is about 6 1/4 inches.

Good info - I guess the question is now that the old rear is out and after the new one is in - will the longer yoke be an issue? I can always measure to account for the longer yoke and have the driveshaft shortened accordingly. I will have to poke around and see.

Sorry for the delay - the circled area is dirt The transmission and motor sit level. That casting on the tail shaft housing above the red lines is not symmetrical for some reason.

Guys, I REALLY appreciate all the feedback- 1) I've been planning this swap for some time now - rebuilding the axle, purchasing new left springs etc. Part of the plan all along has been to measure for and have a correct length driveshaft built or have this one cut down and balanced, as I know...

Hey Bobzilla- No hate for your answer at all. I appreciate it. Ive pretty much resigned myself to pulling this transmission and have it gone through. The PO claimed it was rebuilt but if the same folks that jammed that driveshaft in without shortening it were the ones who built it, I’m...

Photos are attached - we have some other issues though (and why wouldn't there be lol) Lots of rust on slip joint and if you look closely enough, we have some strawberry milkshake in the trans....interestingly enough what's in the pan looks OK. But it's definitely seen some water at some...

Caps were damaged on the rear joint upon disassembly - but they were getting tossed anyway. Yes, that was due to not having any distance to push the driveshaft in like I normally would. I'll pull the seal and get the slip joint pictures posted here in a bit. Thanks