I been trying for 2 days to install my rebuilt 340 in my cuda but can't get the engine and trans to mate up. Trans is currently in the car and I dropping the engine in from above. I've had this engine and trans together in the car before but pulled the engine to rebuild. I can get the bell housing 1 1/2 inches from the block but that is about it. I've tried using bolts to pull closer but it won't budge. I checked he pilot bearing and it looks OK (same bearing that was in engine prior to pulling for rebuild). I tried slipping the clutch disc by itself on the the trans shaft and it goes on OK (slightly tight). I've had the engine in and out a half dozen times checking things but no luck.

Am I missing something? Any thoughts or tricks I should try?