Engine/transmission adapter kit

A kit for use in connecting an engine to a transmission, said engine having a housing with an output end with an output shaft extending therefrom and having splines thereon over a first section and being threaded on an exterior or a second section and said transmission having a transmission housing, comprising:

• a connector housing having a first end, a second end, and a central aperture therethrough, said first end of said connector housing adapted for connection to the housing of said engine at said output end, said second end of said connector housing adapted for connection to the transmission housing whereby said connector housing spaces said output end of said engine apart from said transmission housing;
• a flywheel adapter comprising a substantially tubular member having a first end with neck extending therefrom, and a second end having a number of engaging splines located therein for engagement with said splines on said engine output shaft;
• a flywheel for mounting to said flywheel adapter, said flywheel having a central flange with a bore therethrough and including a number of engaging teeth on an outer periphery thereof;
• and
• a gland nut, said gland nut comprising a hollow cylindrical member having a head at one end and including threaded on an interior surface thereof for engagement with said threads on said engine output shaft, said gland nut sized for insertion into said flywheel adapter.