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It's really helpful, when working on a Sprite, to have very small hands. Unfortunately, I don't really fit that description (I need me some MOWOGs to tackle these jobs)! So a task that should have taken just a short while stretched into a four hour battle of man against radiator hose.
In the end, though, I was victorious and now have the radiator and all water hoses installed and ready to go. Fan belt went on as well, and the generator should now be ready as well.
The next item to deal with is the exhaust. I have one in hand (from APT), just need to figure out how to get it mounted as it's a larger diameter than stock. If nothing else, I'll wing it with some coat hangers for now, and take it to a proper muffler shop once the car is running.
After that we'll be on the home stretch. Time to bleed the brakes and clutch and test all the other systems (fuel, wiring, etc.) before the big engine start.
In the end, though, I was victorious and now have the radiator and all water hoses installed and ready to go. Fan belt went on as well, and the generator should now be ready as well.
The next item to deal with is the exhaust. I have one in hand (from APT), just need to figure out how to get it mounted as it's a larger diameter than stock. If nothing else, I'll wing it with some coat hangers for now, and take it to a proper muffler shop once the car is running.
After that we'll be on the home stretch. Time to bleed the brakes and clutch and test all the other systems (fuel, wiring, etc.) before the big engine start.