Pamela,
So far I am the sole mechanic, cook, and bottle washer for this car. I even
removed and reinstalled the engine/tranny by myself (that dangling driveshaft
coupler is a bear). That means I got to clean it up. Fortunately I saw the oil
flying and shut it off quick. It kinda spits it out in drops that splatter all
over the place, with a little help from the fan of course.
Tom
Pamela Bauman wrote:
> Tom
>
> YUCK! Ok, who cleaned up that mess? Just how much degreasing did you have to
> do?
>
> I feel for you. I truly do.
>
> Pamela Bauman
> 67 1600 (in pieces, but getting cleaner)
> Westminster, Ca.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tom
> Hendricksen
> Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 8:17 PM
> To: Allen; 'Roadsters (E-mail)'
> Subject: Re: 1. dipstick/oil pan baffle 2. What to replace top of
> wateroutlet with 3. stud length for alternator
>
> Allen,
>
> I can answer number 1 because I accidentally started my U20 without a
> dipstick in
> it the other night. You can't leave that hole open. Even if you have to go
> get a
> dipstick kit and cut it off short, put something in that hole. You would
> not
> believe how much oil that engine can blow out of that hole.
>
> Tom
> 69 2000
> Portland
>
> Allen wrote:
>
> > To List,
> >
> > I've got three questions is my quest to put my engine together this
> weekend.
> > TIA!!
> >
> > 1. I'm putting in the comp oil pan on my 2000. Question: my dipstick
> won't
> > work as there is no hole in the baffle (I've got oil pan on already and I
> > discovered this). What has anyone else done? Go without? Seems risky,
> but
> > please advise!!
> >
> > 2. As my car is non-smog with Solex's, do I still need that vacuum thing
> on
> > top of my water outlet? If not, what can I screw in there to seal it up?
> >
> > 3. I'm putting my alternator back on the passenger side. I've got all
> the
> > brackets, but the top stud on my timing cover (that's where the bracket
> goes,
> > correct, along with engine hook?) is too short? What size do I replace it
> > with?
> >
> > Many, many thanks to all who've answered my questions any great thanks to
> > anyone who can help with these. I'd really like to get my engine in my
> car
> > this weekend. I'm sure I'll have plenty more. And I apologize it I've
> broken
> > some list protocol I may unaware of regarding multiple questions in one
> > email!!
> >
> > Allen
> > 1970 200o w/Solex's hopefully in car this weekend
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