[RICK LAKE]

Lemans24 Did you center the bell housing on the block? This is very important. The other thing is about trying to rotate the trans and see if it will side in. I have done the 4 bolt pull in deal as a last chance to get the trans in. The problem is damage to the pilot bushing or bearing. Trans needs to be in gear when trying to side it in the last 1/2". The other idea that I have done to my trans missions is grind the nose of the input shaft down a little more where is starts to go into the pilot bushing. you have to be very careful not to overheat the shaft. I only modiflied that last 1/4". If the trans doesn't side in you may want to pull the motor and do the assembly on the floor then reinstall the motor. Put the trans in after would. If you raise the car enough can you install the 2 parts togeather? Make sure you have plenty of weight on the motor hoist has to not flip the works. Get 2 -3 guys to help with this. Good luck Rick L.