I'm still picking away at assembling/dressing the replacement long-block; parts on order (hoses, o-rings, etc). I did pull the clutch bellhousing as previously described but I'm not sure I've updated the thread since removing the clutch release bearing cross shaft. Wow: that piece of steel did not want to come out; advice came from an older thread that I bumped recently in appreciation and to leave as a further marker to those who come after us.
You'll have observed that I like to clean and freshen parts to be ready once reassembly begins. Hence I've scrubbed items such as the intake manifold, Air Oil Separator, etc. This weekend I tackled the steering rack/cross-member.
Nothing too notable here, but I did take pictures.
I used my now-standard technique of Simple Green, then Fast Orange hand cleaner, albeit this time with a hand scrub brush, as opposed to an attachment on a drill.
The rack showed no signs of previous leakage, but I realize it would be of questionable judgment to not reseal it now.
My friend Jon forwarded me an article from 924.org to guide my efforts; will order parts this week.
Kind regards to all,
John