[Scarebird]

Dropped the engine in hopefully for the final time. Exhaust manifolds do not allow the use of mechanical linkage so hydraulic throwout it is.

Not really a difficult thing to do, just have to check a few measurements. First off is the clutch depth from the bellhousing face.



Secondly is the throw out bearing to the trans face. The different minus 0.060" is the amount of shims you will need for proper disengagement, in this case 0.500. The shims are usually provide by the supplier - in this case Howe Racing. They are affordable and quality units.



Hydraulic bearings have 2 fittings; one for pressure, the second to bleed the system.



As you see routing the bleed line thru the arm hole will create a huge bubble trap, not allowing proper bleeding. So a hole was drilled between the ribs of the bell housing for the hose to exit the bearing.

This will work except the 18" hose is too short for easy access (it barely peeks above the engine).



A 28" hose is on order.