Note wires for #5 and #7 have been separated to mitigate current induction between these two cylinders.

Nice quality work. Do it right... Is black going to be the color? I think a dark color would show the contours and styling quite nicely.

Tommy, a good parts house will be able to tell the length of your belt from the number, or by measuring it with a gauge. Just get one slightly smaller and this should do it. Also verify it is the correct width. Take care, John

Daniel Schmitt & Co. (St. Louis, MO) is offering what looks like a very nice 55 Caribbean, White-Jade-Emrald, wire wheels and 3-speed manual with overdrive. $79.9K.

Well done Sir!

The pins or dowels I was referring to are to locate the bell housing precisely so there is minimum runout. Correct, a transmission input shaft or tool with the same dimensions will locate the clutch disc.

Some have found the build sheet on top of the glove compartment.

All the links in 4902 work for me. Mac desktop.

I think the pilot bearings for the 288 and 327 would be the same. The 356 uses a different bearing. Is the 327 out of an Ultramatic car?

There are probably some pins in the block which locate the bell housing. They may be the cause of not getting the bell housing removed. Also, before going any farther, reinstall a few of the pressure plate cap screws. This will keep the pressure plate from coming off with the housing. You can remove the plate after the housing is off (I think). There are others here who have actually worked on the V-12s and can either verify what I have written or give you the correct info.