*** UPDATE ***
Well, after some serious waiting (parts were backordered), I finally got this task completed. Custom Motors in Costa Mesa did the work and Rizzo really knows his way around these cars. The install is completely pro, with the bottom of the bell housing expertly cut so that it is at the same height from the ground as the Canton
oil pan. All new McLeod inside as well (pressure plate, disc and T.O), with a resurfaced flywheel. To my surprise, the flywheel was all steel (this engine revs quick). No biggie...car runs well either way.
The only "adjustment" that wasn't anticipated was that the braided hose on the slave was too short to wrap around the larger McLeod bellhousing. So Rizzo had one fabricated with a banjo style fitting that made for a clean install. Others should make note of this if you plan to perform a similar swap someday.
Other than a much softer pedal than I'm used to, the car shifts and rides fine.
I'm thinking that the new slave and smaller diameter braided hose is more efficient than the previous set-up, thus making the pedal effort considerably easier? I'm confident that Rizzo did a good job of bleeding the system, just not sure if I should re-do it on my own just to be 100% certain?
-Dean