And I was finally able to fix my leaky steering box. CPP sent me new taller flare fitting inserts for the steering box.
The new ones are aluminum vs brass and are supposed to seal better, according to CPP. So I popped the shorter brass ones out and dropped the new taller aluminum ones in and no more leaking.
With the leaks stopped, it was time for a short test drive. It has been a very challenging almost year long project but all the modifications seem to be working well worth the effort.
The brakes are what I'd hoped they would be with a positive modern feel and stopping the truck straight and true.
Clutch operation is perfectly smooth.
Gave the engine a slight timing adjust to factory spec's. That got rid of a minor miss at idle. Running smooth and staying at proper temperature with good oil pressure.
Steering system is working pretty well but definitely needs an major alignment job.
Will work out the kinks in the next few weeks. But here she is out of the garage and mobile again.
Thanks for reading!