On Sat, 12 Oct 2002, at around 22:00:34 local time, James Carruthers
<j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk> wrote:
>Hi Listers,
>
>
>Well, I went to see the engine this morning. Sounded good, reved nicely, no
>oil leaks, no knocking noises - so I bought it. Along with a gear box and
>radiator.
>
>Got back about lunch time and worked all afternoon further disconnecting stuff
>and removing interior. The gearbox simply needs unbolting from the prop
>shaft.
>
>Got to the point of being able to lift the engine, tried once, but it didnt
>seem to want to separate from the gearbox - all the bell housing bolts were
>undone, so not sure why it didnt want to shift - I think we need to move the
>engine forward a bit more - however we decided it was too dark to continue, so
>that will have to be done tomorrow.
>
Sounds good, both in terms of the engine/gearbox, and the amount of
progress you have made.
Good luck - we're all rooting for you!
ATB
--
Mike
Ellie - 1963 White Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV
Connie - 1968 Conifer Herald 1200 Saloon GA237511 DL
Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Spitfire 1500 FM105671
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