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I will give them a try, thanks JBNeal

I am trying to have my distributor rebuilt and we are having a hard time finding the correct length clips that holds the cap to the distributor. Delco clips we can find but no luck with Autolite. Does anyone have a source I might try? Thanks, Nate-

Hi Bob, The post above yours has the numbers from the location called out on the rear end. I would add a picture but I do not know how. 430 31 36760 Nate

Wally, What do you make of this? I found these this afternoon near the "peep hole" as you suggested. The ratio doesn't jump out at me. What are your thoughts? Not sure how to insert a photo but 430 31 36760 This is stamped exactly where you said it should be Thanks, Nate-

Wally, Thank you for that. Hoping to convert this thing to a diesel but the gear ratio hurts going from gas, being a higher RPM machine, to diesel, lower RPM by nature. Need to understand what I have to try and figure out how to move forward. Thanks, Nate-

Thanks guys. I have the brakes temporarily fixed. They work but it takes quite a bit of force on the pedal to stop. I have sent the brake booster out to be rebuilt. I will install it properly once it comes back. Curious to see the difference Nate-

Evening Guys, New to Dodge trucks and this forum. I have been reading a great deal and haven't found any discussion about power brakes. The truck I just purchased had the brakes plumbed around the "brake booster" wondering how much it affects brake performance. The front brake lines are currently rotted and I will be replacing to make the truck drive able. Any input would be appreciated about this. Thanks, Nate-

I know the Cummins 5.9 is an option, couple things with that. I own a Caterpillar Marine engine repair shop, sooooo, my preference would be to put a CAT in it. Secondly, I still want to do the math to make sure going through all of the effort and expense will get us the performance we are after. Still hoping to find out the rear axle ratio/s being a 2 speed rear end

Recently purchased a 1953 Dodge B-4-GA. so it's a pilot house dump 1.5 ton truck with a 2 speed rear end. Flat head runs great but trying to get the trucks speed up. The goal is to replace the flathead with a diesel but I need to do some math on what transmission to use. Hoping someone can help me with rear axle ratio as a place to start. Secondly, has anyone looked to swap the rear axle on one of these trucks? The dump body will get replaced with a flatbed and all of the hydraulic components removed. I don't need a 2 speed rear end. It seems I can't find much info. on the 1.5 ton trucks. It is a really cool rig. Thanks in advance, Nate-