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			Good day all! Wondering if anyone has torque specs for the rear differential plate on a 1962 C1500 truck. Have a new gasket on its way, and want to do it right. Also curious to know if anyone has insight as to what rearend and gearing I might have. There is some info from NAPA as to what it may be. Any options for more efficient highway driving (I do very little - but want to drive her to car shows in nearby states)? This thing is geared for stump-pulling. Doing my best to keep the RPMs down on this big V6. Thanks in advance!
		 
		
		
		
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			Differential Cover bolts should be 15-20 ft lbs
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Perfect. Thank you Funky61... 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 
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			That NAPA gasket is for the Dana 44 and from your intro thread photos I saw you have a 
		
		
		
			Dana 60. Standard gearing per manual is 4:56 and Optional is 4:10's. 
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			Once you remove the cover the ratio is stamped on the ring gear.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			James and Funky: I really appreciate the guidance on this. I am making careful notes of all the knowledge and wisdom y'all are throwing my way. I will pay it forward. Thank you!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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