Need 4-speed Help

Hey guys,
Thanks for the suggestions. The dowel is a good idea, may keep that in mind for next time. The top 2 threads in the scattershield were slightly cross-threaded, but not all the way through and it was preventing the bolts from being torqued tight. May have been part of my problem. So, I threaded some longer bolts from the inside out and used as a stud...

The clutch plate was labeled "Engine Side," so I believe it was installed correctly. Also, the throw out bearing came w/the Hays pressure plate and clutch disk as a set, so it should be the correct one.

No dumb questions guys... All is fair game and thanks much for the suggestions. Installed and readjusted everything, but will test tomorrow; got too late to start up tonight. With a 3" exhaust, the car it kind of loud, so I try not to annoy the neighbors...