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Aw, man. I'm sorry to hear that. Bummer. I'm glad that I got to see her one last time this summer. She had a good run, and was a good kitty.

A true shop cat....😔 48D

Ok time for my thesis on why. Now I learned my thermodynamics from my Professors. Professor Ludwick Von Drake and Doctor Vinnie VoomBots. I know, I know, you guys are already saying this ought to be good and it will be. Now where was I? Oh Yes! When crude oil is taken out of the ground it doesn't see the light of day (the Sun) and it is heated and separated by heat into it's component liquids (gas, oil, plastic, nylon what have you), Then cooled and sent to it's proper tanks for other additives to be introduced to screw it up into winter and summer blends. After this it doesn't see heat again until used. It is then transported to the white holing tanks for distribution. The white reflects the sun to keep it cool. (Can you see where I'm going with this?) After this it is put into truck tanks that are silver and transported to the gas stations. You may not be aware of why the tanks are silver but it is my belief that wind rushing of silver tanks at 60-70 mph keeps the temps of the gas stable at 62.6 degrees through the process of aluminum foil on a bologna sandwich in a lunch box. (That is why the bread is soggy when you unwrap it) When the trucks reach the gas station the the contents are pumped into under ground tanks that store gas and keep the temp around 65 degrees. Now when we pump the gas into our cars of different colors we lose the thermal properties of silver and under ground tanks. Which now brings us to the eggheads and nerds screaming about global warming, climate change or what have you. The fuel in the cars now have a new playground to expand and contract with no rules at all. In the case where the outside air temp fluctuates thru-out the day it leads to vapor lock and flooding at the same time. The engine heats up and the fuel expands next to the heat source and leads to vapor lock when the car is slow or stopped due to no airflow thru the engine compartment. The fuel in the carb boils and settles into the intake which is kept cool by the air being sucked in and by the vacuum effect is cooled down. This results in the 5minute stop being subjected to flooding because the exhaust manifolds can't heat the intake manifold to evaporate the fuel. Conversely in hot areas like the southwest, the air is always hot and does not cool down as much as in the above described process so the fuel in the intake evaporate in 2.7 minutes so no flooding. This does however leave the issue of vapor lock. It is my belief that the warmer fuel in the southwest is less prone to vapor lock because it has evolved to enjoy the warmer weather. This is why so many people flock the Florida and Texas from New England in the colder times. Also since most of the Mopar owners above the Mason Dixon line only drive there cars in the nicer weather the gas is going from cold to hot to cold and so on, this leads to more case of flooding and vapor lock. So in conclusion to my thermal thesis I think I have demonstrated that: 1. fuel likes to be in a atomized or gaseous state so that it can enjoy the warmth it has been deprived of and 2. Either move down south to enjoy your Mopar or only drive it in the cooler or cold months where your heater doesn't work or is not installed so the fuel doesn't know what it's brethren in the south has discovered. 3. The climate of the 40's and 50's wasn't subjected to the thoughts and ideas of the so called experts we have now a days so it stayed stable and not effected by the whims of the internet, thus the cars and fuel back in that time had no idea that things could be otherwise and did what they were supposed to do. And for goodness sake don't drive your Mopar from south to north so the fuel can let the secret out. Now that concludes my thesis and I will humbly accept any discussion and feedback on the matter. Joe Lee

I know it's been awhile since posting any updates on here, life with teenagers and adult kids never gets and slower. Yes the truck has made some serious progress. 99% of the body repairs are completed, the entire truck is in primer. The brake lines and master cylinder have been installed, I know it's been awhile since posting any updates on here, life with teenagers and adult kids never gets and slower. Yes, the truck has made some serious progress. 99% of the body repairs are completed, the entire truck is in primer. The brake lines and master cylinder have been installed, and bled multiple times, mounts for the replacement fuel tank have been fab'd and installed with the tank. The past few months have been moving pretty fast on little thing progress with the help of my son, who is finally taking a serious interest in the truck. We have now hit a snag that I swear I saw on the forum long ago. We are starting engine reassembly, and I'm looking for something like a step by step guide or list, the manual jumps all over the board without having a complete reassembly list. It's currently a completely stripped block, just looking for a general idea of best practices. Yes, I'll be move active when work, and life allows with kids in sports etc. I appreciate any all assistance. Eric

Hi all just wanted to wrap up this thread, as D35 and Dodgeb4ya suggested I installed a speedi sleeve and a modern SKF seal which completely solved my leak issue 1000 miles later and shes still bone dry. Thank you all for your assistance and feedback!

You probably need a speedi sleeve. I just did my 3 speed. It took an SKF 15620 seal and 99156 sleeve. I also put the right stuff on the splines to prevent oil from wicking out.

Gosh this thread makes me happy! I love it when guys geek out on these trucks. Good job JB! Stay tuned for your new challenge ?

That NOS floor mat should be offered as a pattern to make correct pattern replacement floor mats for those looking for a nice fitting mat. None have been available.since the late 70's.

Sadly I said goodbye to my shop manager Puma. She was with me almost 100% of this build. RIP Pumers

Well the lady just bailed on me. Oh well. Thanks for your help