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Old 01-07-2010, 08:12 PM
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I like you had limited mechanical knowledge...and completed my own install over the winter. Had help from a friend who did his install a few years prior so that was a big bonus. Some lessons learned:

1) the fuel line connection was not an easy to find item. I think i remember i had to sand the end for some time to get my set up to work right.
2) Attach the driveshaft to the rear end first...when you start coaxing the engine and trans to its final resting place, guide the driveshaft in. Assuming you are mating the engine and trans together to install as one. I didnt do this and installing the driveshaft with the emergency brake hardware was a major PITA.
3) Use the Olthoff Mounts (Poly) if installing a small block. Best upgrade you can do.
4) Recommend the Qwiktime bellhousing.
5)Have fun...it is something you can do.
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