zGuessing its because thats the way the engine rotates. Not sure how going in reverse will do damage but evey manual for every car I have owned has said to do this. Must be a good reason.

Good to know

I think it has something to do with timing chains/belts not liking to go the wrong direction and jumping. I don't know that you would really have an issue going counterclockwise a small amount slowly but I play it safe.

IVe pulled mine like 4 times and following the same steps. It's an easy removal. A 24 inch 3/8 extension w 15mm socket makes bolting the bellhousing to the motor easier.

What stall are you running? Do you like it?
Do you even have a truck yet or is it still sitting at a bodyshop?

You know the first stall i installed was on my brothers nbs, and that became a nightmare but i think it was due to just a bad tranny.

Im planning on putting a 2800 stall on my truck, with trans cooler and all. Just not wanting to have any major issues.

Did you have to get it tuned afterwards?

I sent a scan off to my tuner but he has not got back to me. I don't think it is necessary but probably a good idea. Other then it runs hotter then I like it seems to be working fine. Definitely takes some getting used to.

It's still at body shop. I have an fti 3000 and love it. I'm not sure what the power rating is but mine felt ok.