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4.89 gears, an OD transmission, AND taller tires would all be of benefit - but your wallet may not like it. 'Tanner'

...did you check the neighboring field for a drum? :razz: Glad no one apparently got hurt! And it's - 'Situation Normal, All Fouled Up', so there's no 'f' problem. 'Tanner'

Warren's correct - I missed out in my slow thinking & quick typing from my Android phone - meant to add note when I wrote this about going to taller tires as well, which would change the effective final-drive ratio. But taller tire options are limited to Michelin 11.00x16 XL/XZL's (when you can...

If the small block Chevy engine was installed in a quality manner, with good workmanship, etc., then run what you've got. If it runs/drives decently, go through the brake system & replace any suspect components first. Make sure she'll 'Whoa' before you get her to 'Go'. Update any worn steering...

Idaho - Zero anger or indignation intended. If any was taken, then it's a personal issue. The primary reason that drain plugs were removed from trans pans was so that people would drop the pan, inspect for debris, and replace the filter. A little info digging on the part of some respondents...

If you didn't have issues with the truck, there are only two possible answers: 1) it was a static display vehicle that you didn't drive 2) you didn't own it long enough :grin: 'Tanner'

... Jesus Christ.... where's the Doghead button? Okay. One last time... (hopefully) Davis & magpul: 'Flushing' - as used in the transmission industry terminology - GENERALLY involves hooking a heated transmission fluid exchange system inline with one of the transmission cooler lines so...

Drain what fluid you can when you drop pan, check pan for debris, R&R filter & pan gasket, button pan back up, and add fluid. If it was such a major concern to get all of the fluid out, the automakers would have developed a method of doing so YEARS ago. Matter of fact, I haven't seen a torque...

We never recommended synthetic trans fluid be used in older transmissions when I was working in the industry as a technical sales rep. Flushing can break lose old bits of metal, disc materials, etc, that can wreak havoc in the small fluid passages in the valve body, and plug up passages or jam...

I've done the method you mention, drawing in fresh fluid from a container, then having other line hooked to catch bucket. But I wouldn't recommend switching to syn-fluid on a transmission that has already been run/broken in with regular fluid. Transmissions weren't designed to be 'flushed', as...

I recall this truck on Fleecepay? Changing transfer cases would be tough, due to the front/rear diff layout. You could keep the stock 5.83 gearing, add in an overdrive 5-speed transmission, and keep stock t-case. This is not a truck that is going to run 75 mph down the highway and get stellar...

There are a number of posts about M37 tires in Search feature. 'Tanner'

BFG won't have tires available in a matching height as a replacement to the 9.00x16 NDT tires. Tires choices will be limited due to the 6.5" rim width. Wallace Wade, Coker Tire, and others offer 9.00x16 tires/flaps/tubes. You'll need radial tubes with radial tires, and radial tubes can also be...

Take the rims to a tractor or heavy truck shop, which are located in most towns. They have the proper equipment to breakdown/re-assemble lock ring rims. And it doesn't cost a lot. 'Tanner'

I can't locate that special Doghead button... crap. I'd STRONGLY encourage you to read through the CUCV section of the forum, ESPECIALLY the Sticky Headings. You'll learn much, Grasshopper. Experience will be your best instructor... Here - we're happy to help... reading up on the issues...

Shame about the WisDOT 'Ruse of Engagement' (yes; I spelled it correctly) - they suck the fun out of your hobby. Are you attempting to register as HMV, or heavy truck for business/personal use? I see where past posts state that your truck is ~87 from depot upgrade? 'Tanner'

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! Ahh, yes... the first vehicle at 17 - you couldn't have picked a finer ~ 25-plus year-old vehicle to get for use as a vehicle repair training subject! Read all the CUCV threads. Especially the one's dealing with 'So You Want To Buy A CUCV and Have Many Questions...

Stay with a 6.2 - it'll be a smoother swap with less hacking to be done for a swap. You can find a civvy 6.2 J-code motor in running condition to do the swap. I bought a running/driving '89 GMC 3500 pickup in Virginia off of a farm through Ebay auction for $900; added 2 new batteries & fixed a...

I'm originally from Kernersville, NC... right next door to Colfax. Drove through there this weekend & just learned that Russell lived there. 'Tanner'

You won't be able to visibly discern the impending destruction of a harmonic balancer. When in doubt, replace it. 'Tanner'