I pulled my first engine last weekend in the 73 B, in the hopes of
detailing the engine compartment, painting it etc. and do all the things
that need to be done with the engine out. Previous owner thinks
engine was rebuilt by her dad, (she inherited the car). I believe car
has 100k+ miles on it, and burns next to no oil, all bolts broke free
with no hassle, so I think she is right.
The plan is to do the following things.
1. Replace Clutch. This seems pretty straight forward.
2. Paint Engine. Any hints here? I am still trying to get the engine clean
enough to paint. Can I just use black engine spray paint?
3. Remove, strip, and paint all the other parts (heater, radiator, etc.) What
parts of the radiator can I paint?
4. Replace all rubber hoses and clamps? This is needed.
5. Replace gaskets, on exhaust and around SU's.
6. Check the valve clearances. I was getting a little valve noise.
7. Rewrap the wiring harness.
8. Strip all paint, oil etc. from engine compartment, and have body
shop paint the compartment when the rest of the vehicle is resprayed.
Am I missing anything here? Or is there anything else I should look at
while the engine is out. Anything I should do to the Gear Box (non
O/D)?
As usual, thanks for all the help.
Glenn
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