<div dir="ltr"><div>David -</div><div><br></div><div>I realize the total mileage is low but if you have any doubts about the timing chain tensioner - a new one is only a few bucks and you are almost looking at it.</div><div><br></div><div>This would be an opportunity to change the stock fan to something more effective and possibly ditch the electric pusher. I got rid of the pusher when I went with a 'tropical' fan and all is well in a hot climate. A TR6 fan and the improved fan from Mark Macy are also options to consider.</div><div><br></div><div>If you think you will ever want to rebuild the steering box this is the moment. You might clean it up to assess. If the leak is slight going with a heavy lube like the PenRite product might work well enough.</div><div><br></div><div>Good time to check your motor mounts.</div><div><br></div><div>If your Silentblocs on the steering linkage are perished it looks like it might be slightly easier to renew them now vs later - but not a big deal to do with the apron on if later is better for you.</div><div><br></div><div>Somebody stop me.</div><div><br></div><div>Geo</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 3:49 PM, David Templeton <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:davidt@opentext.com" target="_blank">davidt@opentext.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Well I finally got off my a$$ and pulled the nose of the ‘3. Pictures are here…..<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">and the rad is out and going off to the shop to be repaired/rebuilt. With the nose off there is opportunity to do ‘stuff’. So far the generator is coming out for an alternator and –ve ground conversion. My next enquiry include the following:
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</span></span><u></u>Rad fan, ok I have lived with the stock and ugh <span style="font-family:Wingdings">
L</span> I have a pusher fan on the rad but can the stock on be removed altogether? Or do I need to get a elimination kit? Or get something else?<u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span><u></u>The steering box is all greased up, I think there is probably more on the outside than inside, any suggestions on sealing?<u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span><u></u>Something else? She has had maybe 2500miles on a fresh engine and then “stored” for 12years. So all fluids are going to be replaced, anything else to look for?<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Like others, the body shop that did the paint and body assembly used about 60% of the bolts. Some were hand tight. And this drivers side was 7/16” and the passenger is all ½” Oh the fun and joy.
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<p class="MsoNormal">regards<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">David Templeton<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tr3a & Spitsix, hitting the road this summer?<u></u><u></u></p>
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