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You won't need the 2 - 180's but the rest looks right...

https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/new-product-pre-release-poll.52567/

https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/new-product-pre-release-poll.52567/

I'd recommend sending it to a reputable shop and have it rebuilt or purchase a quality built pump then the guessing is over.

Yes the pics are gone but all the parts are still on eBay... https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/diy-charge-air-cooler-under-400-00-for-all-gmt400-trucks-subs.38704/post-441543

GEP does offer bare blocks, they are pricey ..

Wear on the entire valve train... weak lifters, ware on rockers, ware on valve tips, ware on valve seats, week springs.... It all loosens the preload on the lifter, say new preload is .050" new .. now you may have .020", the wore out lifter doesn't stay pumped up as well... The fact you stated...

No front cooler, and no room for this one, and I'm not going to put more heat in front of the radiator. This is a large cooler, and fan, I'll see how it handles the temps and go from there for now.

No behind..

No, the 4" exhaust pipe is in the way.

I'm finally getting to my manual to auto tranny swap and have a question... I purchased a large cooler and fan from Derale with the intent of mounting it under the body. https://derale.com/product-footer/fluid-coolers/remote-mount-cooers/hyper-cool/hyper-cool-extreme/13870-detail...

Between the wheels, the inside wheel is bolted tight and the spacer has studs for the outer wheel.

I've got 245/16 on mine with 2" spacers .... If you plan to tow anything ya may want to stay with 245.... I'm also going to lower the rear 2" to level it out....

He's bringing it here so everything will get a good bath to start with...

What is your honest budget, your wallet and time frame will determine what you do... It's doable for a beginner but not advisable..