The punch list

I might as well put up the punch list.

Clean back of motor
Check bellhousing bolt holes
Install block plate
Check pilot bearing grease
Install flywheel with red locktight (ordered a new one because of hot spots and ridges)
Install clutch and pressure plate
Install bellhousing on transmission
Install clutch fork and throwout bearing
Change tail shaft seal
Install transmission
Install crossmember and mount
Install Oil pressure gauge
Install starter
Install wiring, 
Install grounds
Install headers and dipstick
Install drive shaft
Install h-pipe
Install engine accessories
Install new serpentine belt
Install radiator
Install hoses
Install fan
Install new battery
Flush fuel system and install fuel lines
Install upper intake and maf sensor
Check sticky throttle body, install
Clean and install Rear swaybar 
Rebuild passenger caliper
Install new rotors and pads, bleed brakes
Install crash bar fog light bar
Install fenders 
Install shifter and fill transmission
Install bumper cover
Install 1 seat for now
Put old wheels on and fire
Burp cooling system
Install new fan and coolant overflow
Install new coil
Install plugs and wires
Install new tfi and relocate with heat sink
Install ground effects and hood.
Install hood pins
Install basic interior, radio
Body work
Install new tires
Install new window run channels

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