gtoguys – thanks for the reply. I will use your suggestion for the boot as there seems to be no alternative.
With respect to the mounting of the “Bracket, clutch control countershaft frame” to the frame that will indeed be a headache if not done right the first time. 63gpman provided a good template solution to locating the bracket on the frame in post
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...=700014&page=2. I have sourced a bracket that will need some modification but should work. Alternatively I am also hydraulic clutch linkage.