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Got er done! Cranked up BEAUTIFULLY!! Took me a total of 9.5hrs (6hrs on day 1 taking everything apart and bolting new flexplate to crankshaft, then 3.5 hrs on day 2 putting it all back together). @cucvrus Plywood overlaying my workspace, plus level ground and better tools, would have made this...

Got a late start today, but thanks to yalls guidance (and a cumalong) I finally have the transmission back in place. I think a big part of the issue was that the truck is parked on a hill, so i was trying to push a rolling jack UP a gravel driveway with the weight of the tranny on it. Also those...

I’m embarrassed, but not surprised, to report that it took me almost 6hrs just to get it all apart and the new flex plate mounted. Was having a very hard time sliding everything back together (sticking at about a half-inch from snug), then a cap slid off of the rear drive shaft U-joint spilling...

Was hoping to get to it before the starter went out, but my free time and the weather havent been lining up (no garage to work in, and seems like every time i’m off it rains). I'm with you on replacing before complete failure... I should have learned this lesson better 3yrs ago when I was...

Starter gave up. Here we go! Will check back in once the job is done or it gets too late in the evening to finish

No worries! Thanks for following up so quickly.

Thanks! I'll be sure to report back after I get it done (will probably tackle next weekend), or sooner if I need more help in the meantime (very likely).

I hope not! I just placed the order online about 30minutes ago, so if you're right hopefully I can cancel before it ships. I chose this flexplate via the following method: On the Autozone website I selected "1985 Chevrolet Truck K30 1 ton P/U 4WD 6.2L MFI Diesel OHV 8cyl" as my vehicle to get...

Thanks! What size bolts to have on hand was actually my next question. I appreciate you specifying that. Yes, that was an error in terminology on my part. Thanks for pointing that out though. On that note, will the bell housing cover have a gasket on it that I should have an extra on hand in...

*Been lurking for a couple years, but finally have a question that I can't find the answer to by just reading: I'm prepping to replace the flywheel on my M1008 (gonna put a Pioneer FRA-142 from Autozone on it). Been a long time since I've opened up a transmission housing, and this'll be the...