It can be a tough crowed on here, but if you can stand up to the banter, you should be okay.
I can't help you with any of your questions as I have not been through the process before.
I am not sure if you have the workshop manuals for the ba and the bf, but I am sure that they may come in handy for you.
https://mega.co.nz/#F!loVQwT5D!a_eVD1oUflY1DMd1Gq_MRw
There is a thread for the FG workshop manual somewhere, but I can't find it now for some reason.
This is quite a significant project that you have taken on. I take it that you have not had much experience in a project like this?
I am hoping that someone like @k31th @Ralph Wiggum or @JETURBO will come along and give you a few pointers.
Enjoy and have fun.