Randy,
Nice to hear from you, I can't help with the questions but will look for you
on Labor Day weekend.
Dave 72 B (Lake Oswego)
-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Trautman <trautman@nwlink.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 6:05 PM
Subject: Starting a New Engine
>I'm brand new to the list so first I'll introduce myself.
>
>My name is Randy, and I have a Tartan red 69 BGT. I've owned the car
>for 24 years, am the second owner, and am finishing a long-term total
>restoration. I've done ALL of the work myself including body, paint,
>engine and interior. I have literally stripped the car to a bare
>shell and reassembled it. Almost reassembled anyway. I think
>altzhiemers has set in. I'm little fuzzy on how some of it goes back
>together. You see, I replated all of the hardware and things got a
>bit mixed up. I've actually chased down similar model MGs on the road
>just to ask the driver if I could look under their bonnet. Got
>slapped once by a female driver, but we won't dwell on that.
>
>Now the inevitable question!
>
>I'm about one week away from putting the engine in and I'm curious if
>anyone can give some tips for starting the engine the first time. I'm
>thinking about at least filling the oil cooler first then turning it
>over without plugs until pressure develops. If you have favorite tip
>on engine installation that would nice too. I hope this isn't a
>common question and results in responses similar to asking how to oil
>a drive chain on some of the motorcycle lists. You see, I haven't
>even lurked here yet. Just jumped in and hope I don't commit any
>fauxpas.
>
>If someone can tell me how the seat tracks assemble for the front
>seats I'd be grateful. I've looked at the books. I have the parts,
>it just doesn't make sense. I recovered the seats this weekend and am
>now pretty certain that I don't want to make upholstery my next
>vocation.
>
>My goal is to have it running for the All British Field Meet the first
>weekend of September in Portland, Oregon. Luckily I don't have far to
>drive, wish me luck!
>
>Thanks for a great list!
>
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