brand new slant six guy please help

Welcome to the site madd.
Lots of help on here.
If you don't get the answers that you want off this thread just post again in a different thread, probably not everyone is on every day you just need to be in the right place at the right time. You will get help if you peservere.
Sorry I can't be of any help on your questions - I'm like you and one of the learners
Good luck with your truck.