Nope!
I'm throwing in the towel for this trip! I thought the driveline would be the issue, but received assurances that it wouldn't. The clutch, however, won't play nice! I'm not sure if the slave is weak, or if there is a problem with this stiff racing clutch.
I've got a new slave coming in the morning, but have a feeling it's either bound up inside the bellhousing, or the clutch is just to freaking stiff-I'm leaning towards bound up. It's easier to just pull the engine and tranny, so that's probably next. I'm going to work until noon Wednesday, then load the truck for the journay- I'm picking Wayno up Thursday morning.
I still have a few concerns, but will work through/decide on solutions for them:
1.) Not comfortable with the RTV sealer/main girdle install-talking with Dale and Don on this one.
2.) The videos clearly show that we need to find a way to get the blower belt tighter
3.) Need to get the Esslinger water pump to work
Thanks everyone, for the birthday wishes!
Slim, I sent Ray a pic he could use, probably a month ago-we'll just stay with that one.