I got it all back together now but have not been able to get the air out of the lines and now the battery is down so I am waiting for it to charge for another go later. Unfortunately now its dark but should be able to getrdone by flashlight.
Thanks for all the help.
I don't have an ohmmeter though so perhaps I should break down and buy one.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.