Buick V6 engine/transmission assembly, And Clutch free play adjustment Options

[Phoenix-MN]

I have finally mated the engine and transmission together and went through the put together - take apart, put together - take apart process about 5 times to get the throwout bearing free play where I wanted it, I started out with 1 washer under the pivot ball that was about .059" thick and this only had about 1/16" free play at the end of the clutch arm. I ground the washer down to .030" and this resulted in almost 1/2" free play (too much). After several variations I ended up with a washer that was .050" thick and gave me a little less than 1/4" free play. As you can surmise, it doesn't take much to make a large change in the free play movement.

Here's a picture of the assembled engine/transmission, I have a small issue to iron out with the drivers side header before it goes into the car. It's getting closer (but no light at the end of the tunnel yet)