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Also, on a separate note - the shift linkage. I "think" what I have will work, but I'm not sure. I had a 700r4 that was previously in the truck. Will my shift linkage connect to the 4l60 that I have now?

When I was running my fuel lines, I held the linkage up to the transmission, and it appears to fit. There is a bracket that is attached to the frame for the pivot point/lower connection of the linkage. So, I know it will connect to that. I just don't know if it's the correct set up to attach directly to the 4l60 connection - even though it appears it will. And, if it does fit, will it work correctly?

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I'm back on the "I want to get this thing done" mindset!! Any thoughts regarding these 2 transmission coolers?

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ch,384694.html

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ler,39247.html

They look like they are the same thing, just different colors? I was thinking I could use one of these.

Looks like the radiator setup I want is on sale again, so probably going to pull the trigger on it.

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While a tube and fin cooler like posted will work ok if you're not towing or hot rodding, a bar and plate cooler will work A LOT better. The radiator set up you're getting, does it have a cooler provision? If so you could/should use that, and then could supplement the cooling with a cheap tube and fin cooler.

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My radiator does not have the option for the trans cooler. That's why I'm looking for options without spending a lot of money. I figured the fin style would work well enough mounted in front of the radiator. I see these heat fin types that are mounted on the frame rail: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Alumi...nch,39873.html But, I'm not sure that would work as a standalone unit as well as the other version, would it?

This truck is just going to be a cruiser - drive to work on nice weather days, and if it lasts long enough, let my son drive it in about 8 yrs.

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If you buy one of those two coolers I wouldn't use those plastic ties that go thru the radiator. Make a mount off the radiator support.
If it was me I would spend a bit more money and get a stacked plate cooler. I like and use B&M. You can get the inlet/outlet nipple type or -6 type.
Pic of my 80 with the stacked plate cooler and mounting.

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Alright!! Got my radiator kit ordered and also the stacked plate oil cooler that is shown higher up in the thread from Summit! Everything should be here by the end of the week!

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Awesome! Making progress...even if it's just acquiring parts haha.

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One small step for truck, One giant leap for my confidence! :D

Going to be in the 100's here for temps, so I'm going to try and install this stuff after the kids go to bed. If I can knock one more thing of the list, that's a step in the right direction.

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It's been in the upper 90's with "feels like" temp well above 100 for the past 7-10 days. Super brutal, got a little bit done in the garage last week but been too hot to do much of anything the past few days.

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We got lucky the last few days, as we've had some rain move through - outer edges of the hurricane. Unfortunately, the next 10 day forecast is showing 100+ with heat index in the 110+ with the humidity. Working in the garage will be like :devil: I despise July & August!

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We could really use some rain...we had .07" on the Fourth, before that 10+ days without rain. My yard is crunchy!