Hello everyone,

I just removed my 283 and 4 speed manual transmission out of my 57 wagon.
I'm going to install a 350 engine and the same 4 speed.

Although I have done my fair share of swaps with TH350s, this is my first engine swap with a manual transmission. I have the engine and transmission still together from when I pulled it and now i'm going to take off the bell housing bolts and start bolting everything up to the 350 engine. Is there any way I can test the clutch and pressure plate just to make sure they are "good?" I drove the car maybe 15 miles before the swap and it seemed "OK" It wasn't the easiest car in the world to drive but honestly the only other stick shift vehicles I have driven were a few late 90s s10s and a third gen camaro or two so I really don't know what to expect with the older iron. Should I just replace both to be on the safe side? any recommendations for a new setup? Thanks!