Legends of the Engine Compartment
Part 14
October 8, 2002
Yesterday I stopped by Delaney's Engine Shop. Pat had the motor torn down, but as early as it was I had my camera in the wrong mode and didn't notice, so I apologize for the lame quality of my pictures.
These pictures were taken Tuesday morning. The block, front cover and bell housing were all going to be tanked yesterday afternoon or today, with reassembly beginning tomorrow. Hopefully I will have it back in my greasy little hands by Friday.
I spent some time on the phone with Larry Shapiro going over the initial steps of setting the motor up, and I will walk through that in the later posts.
Today I received a shipment of crushed walnut shells from TP Tools. I intend to use these on the transaxle, and then clear coat it (the transaxle, not the walnut shells).
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As for the Legends of the Engine Compartment Celebrity Charity Pool:
We now have eight entrants:
JR Read
Bob Kenan
Chuck Armer
John Hower
John Cole
Keith Hammett
Tom Willcox
Rick Norris
The entry deadline is any time before I post Legends # 15.
For Pool details, see Legends # 12.
FINE PRINT FOR LEGENDS OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CELEBRITY CHARITY POOL:
In the unlikely event of a water landing, your transaxle will act as a flotation device. Past performance is no indication of future results and individual earnings may vary. You must be at least this high to enter this pool. In the event of rash or skin irritation, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician. Please do not taunt or feed the lawyers. Recommended by 0 out of 10 physicians. Forest fire danger rating: Low. Trespassers will be violated. Patron parking only; all others will be towed and crushed. Keep your hands and feet inside your seat at all times. All prizes are for amusement purposes only...gambling is prohibited. Not to be taken internally. Do not begin any rigorous auto restoration program without first consulting your physician. Price excludes destination, tax, title, license and dealer prep. Celebrity voices impersonated. Member FDIC. Viewer discretion advised. Intended for viewing by mature (?) audiences only. Keep out of the reach of children. Void where prohibited by law. All sales final; 25% restocking fee. Do not try this at home, children. No shirt, no shoes, no service. Do not remove this tag under penalty of law. Thanks to John Hower for additional disclaimers. You are advised to seek legal counsel.
All images and text copyright Norman C. Witte 2002.