So at this point it seems like it is time to attach the transmission to the engine. The engine is hanging from the shop crane at a decent angle. I tried several methods to attach a ratched tie down strap to the front of the engine to raise it. I found the one that worked was to attach one end of the strap to the bolt that holds the power steering pump to the engine, run the strap up over the top of the crane arm, then down to the lower leg where the other end was attached. Because the powersteering pump is attached with three bolts and a large steel bracket, I felt the weight of the end of the engine would be spread over three differnt points on the engine block. It worked. With the help of my lovely assistant, a bit of sweat and multiple adjustments on the crane, the leveling tie strap, and the position of the transmission, we finally got the transmission shaft to slide completely into the clutch and seat on the bearing. It was a very good feeling! Until . . .
Now I am a lover of chrome, a fan of bright and shiny objects. To my mind, they belong out in the open where they can be enjoyed. So it never occurred to me that this lovely piece of bling would get completely buried between the tranny and the bell housing. Needless to say, we reluctantly pulled the tranny back out of the clutch assembly, slid the mating ring onto the housing of the tranny, and once again slid the shaft back into place. It did go easier this time. (Experience? Luck?)
I found that the long bolts that come with Forte's Hydraulic clutch kit are the right size and length for their purpose, but I did not have the correct size shorter bolts for the PS side of the transmission. Off to Ace I went to buy two 7/16" x 1.25" grade 8 bolts. All the bolts fit into their holes easier the second time. Clearly the adapter/mating ring that we missed the first time is important. Loctite and lock washers again, but still no known torque specs. I tighened them "appropriately".
The FFR Coyote installation instructions show replacing the stock oil pressure gauge sending unit. I have two issues with this. First, it looks very nicely installed into the coyote wiring harness, and second, I don't think I have the FFR supplies oil pressure gauge sending unit illustrated. I sure don't remember ever seeing one, and certainly can't find it now. What do you think? Should I replace the factory supplied oil pressure gauge sending unit?
The FFR instructions also say to remove this plug, and replace it with a new water temperature sending unit supplied by FFR.
I suspect this is the water temp sending unit that they are talking about, but it looks significantly different from the photos in the instructions, and I also don't have the adapter they list. I can get one at Ace, but should I?
What do you think? is this the part? I can get an adapter at Ace, but should I?