Welcome FormerBigDaddy!
Just mentioned that I'm always happy to see people getting to learn how to work on vehicles where parts are simple and their function is identifiable.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.