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RE: Good practice at pulling engines

To: "KILE, PAUL D" <Paul.Kile@Aerojet.com>
Subject: RE: Good practice at pulling engines
From: john peloquin <peloquin@galaxy.ucr.edu>
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 11:04:21 -0700 (PDT)
Dear Paul,

You lucky DOG, a factory MGB-GT!!!! Boy, I wish I had one!

"Never Ascribe to Malice that which can be explained by Ignorance."
John J. Peloquin
Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521

On Mon, 8 Jun 1998, KILE, PAUL D wrote:

> Philip, 
> 
> I beg to differ on engine removal - it is MUCH easier than any
> suspension work I have ever done.  One reason is that the engine and
> trans are usually coated with a uniform layer of oily grunge.  This acts
> as a preservative oil, allowing easy removal of all fasteners.
> 
> The secret to easy engine removal is to have a crew of willing helpers
> at your disposal for the event, in addition to a good hydraulic cherry
> picker and adjustable fulcrum.  I had about six guys over yesterday to
> assist with the removal of the engine from my factory MGB-GT V-8.  I had

> Cheers, 
> Paul Kile 
> 


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