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Re: block weight and clutch

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Subject: Re: block weight and clutch
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 14:40:29 -0800
Clausager gives a weight of 360 lbs for the engine, presumably without 
manifolds, carbs, accessories, etc.

Dereck C had this to say:

>I finally got around to taking the block of my 70 B into the machine shop.  
>I am hoping to put it back together in the basement over the winter, the 
>only sheltered place that the wife won't be upset with me if I grease it up. 
>  Two questions for the experienced:
>
>What does an assembled block weigh?  (I was thinking of making one of those 
>handy dandy engine carriers on Mr. Gaylord's site to carry it up the 
>basement's skinny stairs)
>
>Anyone have a recommendation on a new clutch?  (The engine is being balanced 
>and I am going to put in a new clutch while it is apart.)
>
>Dereck
>70' MGB
>
>


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.


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