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Re: Yet another engine pulling question

To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>,
Subject: Re: Yet another engine pulling question
From: "audela2" <audela2@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 08:07:59 -0700
If we use head bolts, do we have to worry about breaking the gasket seal, or
is it something that is just a matter of unbolt-install hoist eye-rebolt?

Charlotte & Leonard Hoover

----- Original Message -----
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: "audela2" <audela2@cox.net>; "Roadster Mail Group"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 5:23 AM
Subject: Re: Yet another engine pulling question


> On the early motors the front hook was under the aluminim thermo housing
and
> sandwiched between that part and the head. On later cars there's a 10mm
stud
> on the front of the head.
>
> The rear hook is held by the head bolt closest to the driver.
>
> You may have to get creative for the front hook replacement like using the
> opposite head bolt as the rear bolt.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "audela2" <audela2@cox.net>
> To: "Roadster Mail Group" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 12:58 AM
> Subject: Yet another engine pulling question
>
>
> > We've got almost everything detached, and will be ready to pull the
engine
> in
> > the morning.  One quandary; where do we attach the engine hoist hooks?
It
> was
> > our understanding that there are points on the engine for attachment,
but
> > can't locate anything on the engine.
> >
> > Also, the engine we're pulling (an R16 3 main) has a temp gauge that
goes
> into
> > the top outlet that comes out near the thermostat tower, with the hose
> going
> > to the heater core right underneath.  The replacement engine (R16 5
main)
> is
> > exactly the opposite.  Which configuration is correct?
> >
> > Thanks again in advance!
> >
> > Charlotte & Leonard Hoover
> > Phoenix, Arizona
> > '64 SPL310 1500
> > '67 SPL311 1600
> > Plus various non-running projects
> >
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