Brief Update:
Tranny: We tore a bearing retainer and throw-out bearing support out of one of my Muncie trans - attempted to machine the inside to fit the tranny - no go, not enough material for the seal to fit, and it has to have one.
So- we put the Rankin one back in just to get the car back to Randy's. Buddy will have to find a new front retainer/support - we cannot use what we have.
Tranny Xmember: Will need major surgery - Randy will do that once he gets the car back.
Shifter: Big fun here - the one that Randy brought will not fit without a bunch of monkey business (hits the seat, etc). We have no choice but for him to finish this stuff back at his place - can't do it here.
Engine: It is done, inner exhaust system on it, blower manifold, front of the motor, etc.. We mounted the flywheel, new clutch, etc.. -- put the trans on it and mounted it in the chassis about 11:00 or so last night. Started running the oil lines, etc..
Inside the Car: All the dry sump and cooling stuff has been put back in and most of the hookup done.
Electrical: Just heading out to the shop - will rip out the old data collection wiring and mount a new two-stack panel for the data collector and MSD system. I'm going to make the panel/board out of wood - I didn't have time to scrounge up aluminum plate. (Going to try one last place this morning).
Mark, Chris, Randy and I have been cranking - thank gosh we know the car and all the systems, so we can keep moving.
Back at it . . .