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Two big things to do next, driveshaft and cooling system. The driveshaft was too long because of the additional length of the 4L80. No matter how far forward I put the engine it wasn't enough. In hindsight I should have put the engine back about an inch or more to have more room for radiator fans but I was attempting to save a buck by not having the driveshaft shortened. It didn't work and it's for the better anyway because the driveshaft needed new u joints and hanger bearing anyway. A shop in Mankato did the work and a fantastic job of it for a good price. And I picked it up the next day with fresh paint and rebalanced.

That went in and it was ready for its maiden voyage. Forward and back. It moved under its own power!! That was 8/21/20.