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Re: Engine pulling

To: "Robert Weeks" <lists@woozy.com>
Subject: Re: Engine pulling
From: "Wiedemeyer" <boxweed@thebest.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 10:26:51 -0500
Cc: "spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Reply-to: "Wiedemeyer" <boxweed@thebest.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Robert,

I just looked at your green car on your web page.  Nice job!!  By the way,
where did you get the 4" fresh air intake hose?  It looks like it's pretty
close to an original for the '61 - '65 Spridgets, but looks too new to be an
original.

Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Weeks <lists@woozy.com>
To: Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D. <pauld@ekpc.com>; spridgets@autox.team.net
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 20, 1999 10:49 AM
Subject: RE: Engine pulling


>Hi Paul,
>
>The engines come out pretty easily, putting them back is a bit more
>difficult. I prefer to take the engine and tranny seperately, but that's
>just my preference. Get a good engine lift or hoist and some good chain. Be
>careful with the sending unit for the water temp guage or you'll end up
>having to replace or rebuild the whole guage (don't ask how I know
>that).....
>
>Other than that, it's pretty straight forward, most of the manuals have
>pretty good instructions.
>
>As far as what to do "while you are at it", that's purely up to you, and
>your bank account. Does the engine have good compression, etc? One thing
I'd
>consider is doing the clutch while you are there if there is any question
as
>to the age or condition of the clutch. If your water hoses are questionable
>I'd replace them also. Beyond that you could take it as far as you wanted,
>really depends on what you want to spend and how long you want to take.
>
>If the engine hasn't been out for a while you'll probably want to start
>soaking the nuts and bolts with penetrating oil a.s.a.p.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Robert Weeks
>
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>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Paul A. Dolloff,
>Ph.D.
>Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 5:08 AM
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Engine pulling
>
>
>List,
>
>Because my local LBC mechanic is down on his back, I am going to have
>to pull my motor and tranny to get to that transmission oil leak I asked
>about last week.  I've never pulled a motor and tranny before and would
like
>some help.  Is there a post on the puddlejumper or elsewhere that can give
>me some pointers before I start?  I have a Haynes book but haven't looked
>at it yet as I have just now made the decision to pull the motor on my own
>this morning.
>
>While the drivetrain is out, are there other parts that I should replace
>while
>I'm in there?
>
>I have decide not to install a Datsun 5-speed in this Sprite until the
>original
>tranny dies...unless I can get a mint for it on ebay.
>
>BTW, I have a non-bugeye 948cc in my garage I can let go cheap.  Engine
>number 9CG-DA-H 23615 (from a Midget?).  No carbs no air cleaners.  It
>was installed in a bugeye while the bugeye's original motor was being
>rebuilt.  I've had it one year.
>
>Nervously yours,
>Paul
>
>--------------------------------------------------------------
>Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D.
>Lexington, KY
>606/744-4812 ext. 389
>'66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-55641
>'66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-59017
>'69 A/H Sprite MK IV: Parts car
>--------------------------------------------------------------


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