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I wouldn't worry about the linkage......now, my leg is another matter......

her is the tool used to get the seal and arm back into proper seating. taken from my Miller Tool catalog. Tool number c-736. I have never seen this tool listed on Ebay but that does not mean that someone might have one for sale at sometime. Rich hartung desoto1939@aol.com

The recessed head bolts must be flush or below the adapter surface. Otherwise the transmission mounting bolt ‘ears’ will be stressed and may crack. Yours is the second case of those holes not being deep enough that I’ve read about.

I considered that but decided to keep the flathead until I find an affordable hemi or early 318. But in considering I came to the conclusion that a V6, say from a Dakota, with its transmission would fit better than most alternatives. Flatheads are short, thus so is the engine compartment. I bought a new '87 Dakota and was more than satisfied with the power in a light truck.

Just for grins I measured the pins I made, was wondering how they compared to the genuine Miller pins. I ground flats so a 3/8" wrench could be used in case they tightened up with the trans slid into place. One of the long pins works best with the oil fill plug removed and the short one is the top driver bolt. Just to show what shade-tree fiddlin' can do here the very crude cradle I use on the floor jack. This sorry looking contraption is strapped to the transmission and it usually works fine for lowering and raising the trans without a lot of drama or effort.