I think I've just about run out of things to do prior to installing the motor and trans. To recap I have a 2017 Gen 2 Coyote crate motor, Quicktime bell housing, Tremec TKO 600, Ford/Centerforce clutch, and Tilton hydraulic release bearing. The entire powertrain has been assembled and is on an engine cradle. I have installed the alternator, mini-starter, KRC power steering kit, oil psi sender, and water temp sender. I have installed the battery, Coyote PDB and PCM, battery cut-off switch, starter wires, and all the RF wiring harnesses (senders harness, front harness, rear harness), and wiper motor harness. I am NOT running heater or A/C.
I plan to lift it with my hoist and cut the flange off the bottom of the Quicktime bell housing prior to install so it won't hang below the 4" rails.
Is there any thing else I will need to do on the engine that is a lot easier to do with it on the ground than in the engine bay?
I installed the transmission A-frame support as that was the recommendation by the guys at the Mott school. Another builder told me probably better to install after engine/trans is in place because I will need all the room I can get - which is the better advice?
Thanks,
David