Engine goes in. Take 2

Previously on "Engine goes in", just before the engine was mated to the tranny, I realized that my clutch is not worthy to be installed. After a ferocious search in my local parts counters, I realized the only things that are "available" are Chinese made OEM replacements. And it would be a 2 days special order. At 10 o'clock at night I threw my hands up and dropped the engine in as is. No tranny.

Two days later, the mail man dropped off this:

As usually, Summit has what I need in stock and will ship it now. Even if it means at 11:00 pm in the evening. This guys make Amazon look bad.

Now, in this episode of  "Engine goes in": engine comes out, clutch slides on, tranny bolts on, and ... engine goes in. Let's begin.

Cast it in

and reel it out

Let's jump onto the clutch install. Don't forget the clutch alignment tool. Ford Racing clutch did not come with the tool so I had to buy ACT one separately.

The clutch slides on the alignment tool.

 

The pressure plate come on next and simply bolts up to flywheel.

As soon as you pull on the plastic ring on the alignment tool, the ring snaps and breaks off. After realizing why this tool is so cheap and pulling the rest of it out with pliers, replace the throw out bearing on the transmission shaft.

The mate the tranny to the motor

At this time, we are ready to go back into the engine bay

We are still missing the tranny mount. It actually needs some tender love and care. This is what Ford has made for Mustang.

And this is what it got transformed into

After a fresh coat of paint

The mount was installed with the special Factory Five frame that attaches to the main 4" tube frame. It was a long night but very productive.