So I fixed the major oil leak, it was coming from the one balance shaft delete that was done on the motor. It still leaks a bit from the pan, but I plan on making a different one eventually. I put heavier springs in the rear so it had more usable suspension, at least now a full tank of fuel wont make it sit noticeably lower. I do want to drop down the lower shock mount an inch or so to level it out some as I think it still sits high.
A few weeks ago I changed out the alternator. I haven't been driving it much this summer because after about 10 minutes of driving the stock alternator would not be able to keep up and the voltage would be around 12.6 volts with the headlights unplugged and power steering pump turned off. So now it has a Saturn alternator on it, made a bracket to attach it to the drivers side of the engine. Now it maintains 14.0 volts with the headlights, 4 fans, power steering pump and fuel pump on at idle in gear. Its great now.
I found that the A shift solenoid was failed (leaking) and it was preventing it from going into first gear but would go into fourth. This I am sure was an issue since the start because now that the solenoid is changed out the truck actually is half decent from a dead stop, plus the trans temps usually stay below 210* now.
Not much else to add yet, going to try and get some videos of it here soon.
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