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[DanStokes]

'69 (or maybe a '72 according to the tag) engine is out, separated from the trans (for which there is no market) and on a skid.


Note...

[DanStokes]

You're fortunate to have an inspector. I'm completely on my own out in the shop.

[DanStokes]

Short term derail. And I helped a friend clear out her back yard. Might even make a few $$ on the deal....

[DanStokes]

Proof that it's a bad idea! So you should definitely do it....

[DanStokes]

I vote for the load leveler bars if, for nothing else, they're not belly-button. I love stuff that is innovative.

[DanStokes]

Don't know if that's the right emoji from the available choices. Trying to communicate that I understand the heartache coming your way and I'm sorry we...

[DanStokes]

My tip - They don't get fixed if you don't work on them!

Other than that, change all the fluids and scope the fuel tank - Stanger's tank...

[DanStokes]

Dirty finger not included.

[DanStokes]

Starting to strip the '69 MGB.

First of all, note that the oil pan, though dented, is completely dry! And yes, there IS oil in the pan. A...

[DanStokes]

Too pooped at the end of the day to take pics but....

Got 4 rollable tires on the '69.

Parked Stanger in the driveway, put the...

[DanStokes]

Did more underhood mulch removal then pulled the radiator which gave me access to the damper attaching bolt (1 5/16" BTW). I pulled the spark plugs...

[DanStokes]

Dan - Here's the oil galley plug, at least on the Trailblazer SS/Corvette version.


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Dave's being modest. We had a great machinist at EPA but Dave has significant skills, too....

[DanStokes]

Be sure to pick the right set of lug holes! And have a great meet!

[DanStokes]

I have great respect for machinist skills. I know enough to know how much I don't know.

[DanStokes]

I know this is speculation but I'm thinking those came off different sets of dies, probably from different factories in different locations. No idea...

[DanStokes]

There's a plug at the left front of the engine that goes into the oil galley. Make/borrow/rent a pressure pre-luber (I made mine out of a pressure cooker)...

[DanStokes]

Today's project was gathering up 2 roll-around-the-shop tires (you'll see why in a minute), getting the replacement tubes from Amazon (yeah, I know but...

[DanStokes]

Started on making it rollable today. Got lucky with a rollable wheel/tire in the boot as a spare which is now on the left front putting the front of...

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Oh yeah? Wait for the following post....