Rebuild vs. replacement

I was reading up on richinny's post about reading manuals (so true by the way) and it got me to thinking. Before I make a decision about restoring Old Red's engine, tranny and transfer case, I should read up on the options available in a rebuild for all these. Old Red is my 1989 W-150 with a 318 c.i. 727 automatic trans (I think). I hope to begin the rebuild/replacement next fall. Does anyone have any suggestions for some nightstand reading in the meantime?

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