Just think.
I was sick last week and did not see it. I was looking what extra weight you are turning with 302 cu in,it is not just a lower first gear. You have a bigger heavy clutch,heavy bigger trans,bigger heavy out put yoke,bigger heavy new[3 inch]drive shaft,and you have a bigger heavy yoke that you hurt the pinion putting on. Now could be the time to think.
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