A little bit of n update. I installed a throwout bearing, and got the engine in and actually bolted all up.


I'm not sure aboutt he throwout though. It was a starion one out of a old clutch kit I bought and didnt use. I noticed its probably an 1/8th shorter than the stock montero one that came with my montero transmission. I would have used the montero one but it was shot, and I didnt feel like waiting to try and special order one. At worst I think I may have to make the clutch rod adjustable.

Anyhow, this was one of the easier times I;ve had getting the engine onto thet rans while in the car. Got her bolted in and did a little cleaning to the engine bay. I still have quite a bit of cleaning to do.

I started working on the holes for the firewall, but 2 crappy harbor freight hole saw bits later I have flat teeth and partial proress. This has to be the easiest mitsu I've done a 5 speed swap on but the hardest firewall to drill though lol. I need to go secure a few more bits. Maybe get the gf to help me by driping oil on it constantly.





I took a break and took this weird kayak my dad bought out to the local creek the other day. Was fun, couldnt make it too far one way or the other due to low water but it's quite stable with these side pontoon things.