<VV> 1964 clutch: Here we go

[Kerry and jan B]

Hello all,

Well it stopped raining long enough for me to start this project. I 
managed to get the top half of the engine all disconnected, hopefully. 
The bottom remains to be done.  It;s taking  longer than it should 
because I removed the turbo asm, generator etc because I wanted to take 
the turkey roaster off to look for leaks, clean it out (had an oil spill 
last year.(two even, but that's another story)) so needed to clean 
things up. Did take the left and right lower shrouds off and the good 
news is the push rod tubes seem to be high and dry. One less thing to do.

Ok I have a few questions b/4 continuing with this.  First, What is the 
best way to remove rear transverse leaf spring as Clarks calls it?  
Looks pretty hefty..?

Next, When jacking the car up, how high is high enough? (remember turbo 
and alternator are off the engine) What's the best/safest way to get 
this thing up high enough? I have a smallish floor jack.  Where is the 
right place to put the jack?  Where should the jack stands go? Is there 
a measurement from the bottom of the engine to the ground to use as a guide?

Lastly, the manual says to drain the transmission. I couldn't find the 
plug?? I have to remove the back-up light switch, does the transmission 
share oil with the differential or do I need to drain that too..???

Sorry for all the questions but at the moment I am both tired AND a 
little overwhelmed.

Oh what's a good product to use to remove oil/grease that won't damage 
painted surfaces...

Ok that's all for now....

Kerry 1964 convertible