Well, GOD FORBID I go the easy route. I decided to remember today, that I will now have no parking break. Oh Crap. Well, God must truly look over stupid people, as I noticed the trans that came out of the C-60(that donated my motor) has the same input splines as the 3053a. It also has the same flanged output, BUT it also has a drum just like the np200. I will try to get pics to show everyone. Anyway, I have not taken it off the Clark to test it on the 3053a, but "eyeballing" it looks promising. If this works, I will cut down on the frustration and just pop for the $100 flange. Also, ignore the 627 cross, it is no good. Beaubeau, this truck is only 7000lbs at most, I think the trans will be ok. I have my minions working on a cheaper option, but if that is the price, so be it.
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