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Also, your mechanic is right about your rear end being high, a 288 is WAY too high in my opinion. You car would be much happier with at least a 3:50 or even beter a 3:73.
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There is nothing wrong with 2.88 gears if you're running a Richmond 5 speed. In fact, it's pretty much a perfect combination. The Richmond is designed to be run with tall gears like 2.88's or 3.08's. It has a very low first gear and 5th gear is 1:1 instead of an overdrive like the TKOs. So, if you're running a TKO or toploader, go with shorter gears like 3.50 or 3.73 but since you're running the Richmond, stick with tall gears like the 2.88 or 3.08.
I'm also running the Richmond 5spd and 2.88's and I have no chattering at all. Sounds like a pilot bushing problem or perhaps a bellhousing that needs dialed in.
Chris