September 2004	Clutch and Engine installation
		A friend who has lots of experience installing clutches stopped over and in a hour we had the new clutch installed and transmission mounted on the engine.  Installing the new clutch was not very hard. However, I say that because the engine was out.  I don't think I would say that if I had to do the job on my back lying under the car.  I hope this clutch lasts my lifetime. Oh, I did have the flywheel re-ground as long as it was out.
		The engine is ready to lower into place. See that black engine leveling gizmo?  It is worth the 20 bucks it cost me because with that it was possible to tilt the engine to get it into place.  I don't know how one would do the job without that device. Of cource I have a tool I may never use again!  Wait a minute, I am going to want to build a FFR Spyder next.  I guess I will store this tool for later use.
		Ta -dah  the engine is in the car and mounted into place.  Of course I am missing a few parts before it is ready to fire it up,. I am now finding that I am able to reclaim some of my two car garage space. I picked up the shorten drive shaft today (not seen in the picture). It cost me a bit more then FFR suggested but that was because they suggested I replace the u-joints which were worn.
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