i read in one of his posts he mentioned that spool mounts must be installed without the flywheel on so im trying to find it right now to double check. thanks for the help btw
My engine had to go in without the flywheel only because I have a Milodon road race oil pan. With a standard oil pan that’s not an issue.
If you have a standard oil pan the whole assembly- engine, bell housing and transmission can be installed from the top with a regular hoist and an engine tilt. That’s what I did with my 318/904.
The headers are tricky, you can kind of lay them on the inner fenders but that requires moving them around some as the engine goes past them. I just install them after the engine is in. The starter is easiest to install when the headers are in position but not yet bolted on. The Z-bar goes in last, again, installing it with the header in place but not fully bolted to the engine makes it a little easier.
