[mgarblik]

Thanks for the tips. I have read the Tempest manual section 4 several times and there is no mention of needing to drop the torsion bar, (drive shaft), from the engine . It says to support the torque tube and transaxle separately. Will this method work? I ask this because removal of that shaft is apparently an issue according to the owner. This car has a late model 455 engine and some kind of adapter to an aluminum bellhousing and so forth. In addition, one or more of the attaching bolts has some sort of threaded fastener issue and I would rather not open that potential can of worms if I don't have to. If you say it's necessary, I guess I will, but I have a feeling it won't end well. Thank you again. I just re-read and looked at the pictures again. I can see your advice about detaching at the flywheel would make installation much, much easier. I am going to try to detach as you suggested. Great tip.