Sounds like you're making good progress! and yep, bolting in the motor does ground it to the firewall... So you might have some good spares there with the other 2.
Thanks for the info on the clip removal though, I'll hopefully remember that when/if the time comes I have to get mine out.
Shayne
I'm not "Brand Loyal" Ford-Chevy-Dodge-Toyota I have them all, one even cross mixed...
If it Looks good and Works good then it's ok by me. Everything has its issues from time to time...