| Hi, Lin -
I filed a flat on each rivet head, then cut a slot into each.  With an impact
screwdriver set on reverse, mine came right out.  The rivets are threaded, but
the thread is a very lazy one -- kinda like the rifling in a barrel.  If
you're lucky, like I was, it won't be too difficult to get them out.
Good luck!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: linwood rose
  To: list healey
  Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 8:02 PM
  Subject: engine number plate
  What is the best way to remove the engine number plate(29D-BT7) from
  the block? Just drill out the two rivets seems the obvious answer, but
  I thought I would check with the authorities. Thanks
  Lin
  1960 BT7 in restoration
  1959 Bugeye
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