I've changed tactics. since my 71 8.5 3:42 posi fell through I've decided just to beef up the 8.2. I've bought a T/A cover with bearing preload, I have a 3:42 gearset from a friend, all I need is the posi carrier.
you know that you can add a shim plate to you 2 series carrier so that you can run the 3 series ring gear? I think you buy it from Summit, im sure one of the rear end guys will chime in. Brian Trick.....