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Re: Finally, a simple engine question

To: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Finally, a simple engine question
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:24:50 -0800
Cc: Spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <001901bf9865$47ea00a0$dbecdfcf@ht3zv>
"Charles D. Sorkin" wrote:
> 
> How do I get the endcaps off / (unstuck from) the connecting rods of a 1275
> engine?
> 
> P. S.  The answer had better not be "try harder."    #:-(

A bigger hammer!
Use a wood dowel or something similar that will not booger up the
threads on the bolts, tap the bolts out, gently tap the caps with a
small hammer and they should come off.
The only thing holding them on is a bit of cohesion from the oil film.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Down to only 3 Sprites, 1 Midget and an A40 Farina
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut

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