Flat tappet to solid roller...

Bronze gear it is ;-)
I will now slowly start to get parts gaskets etc to be able to start playing with it in winter. Next summer will be interesting for sure.

I just hope nothing else fails on the car...
This year was bad as I had to replace fuel pump (holley blue died), I blew u my converter and had to rebuild my 727. Fun part is that you do all this stuff and things not only work but also do it better ;-)
Also converter part of this story was a huge lesson for me on how important it is. Man the stuff you learn having cars like this!

Btw, what oil do you recommend for 8,75 rear end?