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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MustangChris" data-source="post: 1178436" data-attributes="member: 10830">as everyone said.#1) starter (i just put two bolts in mine when i put it back in.... If you have long tube headers, put all three bolts because you'll have to drop the engine to change the starter with LTs anyways. lol)#2) scatter plate (dont forget the bottom two bolts.  they always sneak up on me.  had to put my tranny on twice because i forgot to put the plate back in. lol.)#3) about 100 different swivels and extensions wont be enough to get the top two bolts on the bell housing.  good luck LOL <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> (i tease. i tease.)  I suggest unbolting the engine mounts from the k-member, that gives you a little room to play if you want to lower/raise the motor/trans assembly.#4) drain the fluid, but dont refill it until you put the transmission back in the car.  Then re-fill it from the shifter area instead of the fill-hole.  its about 1,000x easier and 1,000,000x less messy. lol.#5) have the driveshaft inspected while its out.  for $45.00 they'll service the u-joints and re-balance it. just cheap peace-of-mind.  The shop i took mine to even painted mine (which pissed me off because mines aluminum.... wtf.)#6) inspect pivot ball before you re-install.  perfect time to replace it (for $20.00) before it goes back in.  if its not flattening out dont worry about it.</blockquote>