forgot to mention that this is a 68 2000/solex roadster. Larry.
----- Original Message -----
From: "roadster68" <roadster68@shaw.ca>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 3:18 PM
Subject: Timing Chain Cover Removal
> Hello Listers, Can't remember if I updated the list on my roadster woes.
> Starter is kikely okay so engine appears to be seized up somewhere. I
> know that more than one of you asked me if the motor was too tight. Now
> locked up totally. Will now check timing chains to see if they are
> binding up. I need to know the finer points of removing the timing chain
> cover. I have just removed the pulley, all the cover bolts, two small
> bolts from above in the head and 4 from below on the oil pan. Do I have
> to back off all oil pan bolts so the bottom of cover clears the oil pan?
> Also do I need to back off head bolts too - seems extreme? I was told the
> cover should have a cork gasket on it too. All I can see is a very
> pliable goo. Could the rebuilder have just put some form-a-gasket on the
> gasket? I can see no way of saving the gasket if in fact it exists. Any
> help would be greatly appreciated. Larry.
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