To do list:

Transmission swap 300TD

First, dyno the car with the automatic transmission (Marlene rides the rollers)

Second, Confirm availability of all needed parts:
Clutch disk
Pressure plate
Release bearing
Shift bushings and shift rod retainer clips
Pilot bearing
Rear engine support cross piece
Rear engine mount (rubber)
Hydraulic fluid tubing
Brake fluid
Gearbox lube
Fasteners (engine to bell housing, etc.)


Third…
1. Done — Power wash underside of vehicle
2. Done —Support car securely on stands
3. Done —Disconnect Bowden cable at engine
4. Done —Disconnect vacuum line at engine
5. Done —Disconnect and drain AT cooler lines
6. Done —Support car securely on stands
7. Done —Drain torque converter and AT pan
8. Done —Remove AT cooler lines
9. Done —Remove exhaust support
10. Done —Remove driveshaft
11. Done —Disconnect torque converter from flywheel
12. Done —Support transmission
13. Done —Remove rear engine support
14. Done —Disconnect speedo cable from transmission
15. Done —Disconnect neutral safety switch from transmission
16. Done —Remove transmission
17. Done —Remove flywheel
18. Done —Identify witness marks on crank and flywheel
19. Done —Install flywheel
20. Done —Install disk and pressure plate
21. Done —Install transmission
22. Done —Establish location of rear cross member
23. Done —Modify body/cross member and install
24. Done —Establish correct length for driveshaft
25. Done —Get driveshaft modified
26. Done —Modify shifter rods
27. Done —onnect rods to shifter and transmission, adjust as necessary
28. Done —Remove trim around shifter
29. Done —Protect or remove driver’s and passenger’s seats
30. Done —Remove valence above pedals
31. Done —Remove floor mats and carpeting from driver’s footwell
32. Done —Install pedal group
33. Done —Connect hydraulic lines
34. Done — Bleed system, flush brake fluid
35. Done —Install driveshaft
36. Done —Fluid in transmission
37. Modify wiring to accomodate clutch safety and reverse lights
38. Done —Road test
39. Reinstall all trim and carpeting
40. Run on dyno

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