[bret a ewing]

Make sure you remove the lower aluminum firewall panels.

Installing the transmission after the engine is no big deal. Just put 3" studs in the bellhousing to align the trans.


When installing the engine first. I like to approach from the front. I have two 6 X 6 blocks under the frame so the lift just clears. Radiator is removed.

Keep the bolts loose on the motor mounts, with a low profile jack under the bellhousing. Headers and collector can be installed on passenger side after engine installation. Same on drivers side if steering shaft not yet installed, just a little trickier.
Ford FE style motor mount installed on frame pad on passenger side and on the engine on drivers side. If I install the engine myself, I will remove the starter. Make sure you have the bottom of the bellhousing trimmed off before installation to clear the frame rail. Entire process easier if inner fenders are removed.

FYI: Shelby installed both engine/trans together, raising the back end of the car, or having the car on a ramp facing down.

Hope this helps.

Best, Bret.