new clutch

Sounds like you are on the right track and have the right equipment. Just look every thing over before you take it apart and pay attention to where everything goes and how it works. Make sure you have a pilot shaft (aligning tool) for the disk/ pressure plate install. Many clutch kits come with one. I would replace the pilot bushing in the end of the crank. A small chisel works good to remove it especially a cape chisel. To make things less complicated, see if you can just unbolt the shift lever and leave the shifter and linkage hooked up to the tranny. Good luck! toolmanmike