If I'm not mistaken, the copper ring is actually the oil drain plug washer.
Charlie Breault
69 1600
NATHAN J RUFFCORN wrote:
> Hey all-
>
> I'm getting ready to FINALLY button up the complete rebuild on my 69 2L.
> Most of the mind bending and time consuming work has been from trying to
> repair all the cobbled work and damage caused by the PO during his TWO
> rebuilds in the cars 48,000 miles. Definitely a learning experience though!
>
> This is my question: I'm down to final stages of the rebuild-just having to
> only bolt on the accesories. All the gaskets have been accounted for EXCEPT
> a small copper ring. It appears to be a crush ring and is about the size of
> a penny. I don't recall finding one during tear down but like I mentioned
> that means nothing with this motor, as although it was running, it was much
> less than complete.
>
> The GOAL is to install the motor this w/end and maybe even fire it. Somehow
> my ambitions many times are FAR from reality so I'll let you know how it
> goes.
>
> Thanks for all the advice these past few weeks-it has undoubtably saved LOTS
> of time!
>
> Thanks again
>
> Nathan
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