1986 Chevy C10 SWB Step Side

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Got truck registered today and took for a short drive. The engine seems to be running a little smoother. Did not get out of 2nd gear in the city. Ran pretty good most of the time, a little bucking once in a while. First impression is that, 3.08 rear gear is very low, therefor, can not go slow wo/slipping clutch. Still little experience with this combination, planning more driving soon. Preliminary thinking is to change rear gear ratio, still to be determined, including tire diameter. Next step is to fix right side exhaust manifold leak by replacing it. Then evaluate drive train components for looseness.