Out with the Automatic and in with the Tremec 5 speed

Today work was slow so I decided before I go to class tonight I would test fit transmission clutch and bellhousing together so I can hook up the master and slave cylinder to make sure everything is working like it should
I did have to remove one of the shims between the release bearing and transmission to get the clearance they call for which is an 1/8” to 3/8” mine is right at a 1/4” of an inch which is find. You need the clearance so as the clutch wears the release bearing doesn’t hold the clutch disengaged and burn up the release bearing itself

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