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David_K

David_K

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It took just over one hour to install the engine and bolt up the engine/transmission mounts. Thankfully no aluminum damage was done! I think it looks right at home don't you?! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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We ended the night with some Dos Equis :beer:

P.S. Don't worry the washer bottle bracket will be painted Tudor Blue as soon as we find some paint.
 
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Does the engine fan look backwards to anyone else?

Engine's paint job looks xlnt.

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Yep I was just about to spoil his day. En where in the world is the fuel line going??.Also when U going to fix the broken handle on the heater valve---Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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Might want to turn the water outlet elbow about 180 degrees as well.

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Yep /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/iagree.gif-Shorn---Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
 
Just got all those things corrected. Thanks guys.

Haven't decided how we are going to fix that handle Keoke! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Congrats. These are great milestones.
 
Man, I hope it runs as good as it looks. Good on ya.
 
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Just got all those things corrected. Thanks guys.

Haven't decided how we are going to fix that handle Keoke! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Well David, if you can find a replacement handle it can be drilled out and replaced with new.Alternatively, a brass screw with the same thread as in the ball can be used.Over the screw fit a bit of brass tubing and solder it in place.Shape the head of the round head screw to emulate the old handle. Give it a good polish and you will be good to go.---Fwiw---Keoke
 
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Just got all those things corrected. Thanks guys.

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Very pretty, congrats /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif
 
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Just got all those things corrected. Thanks guys.



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OH yeah! Well what U gonna do about all those unpainted head bolts.Better do sumpin quick fore they RUST.--Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Well Keoke, if the engine were rebuilt proper (to original specs), the oil leaks will protect the unpainted parts. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
 
WOT! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gifOil don't run uphill not even Healey oil Greg.---Keoke-- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
 
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WOT! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gifOil don't run uphill not even Healey oil Greg.---Keoke-- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif

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HEY Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif ya know how 6AM morning fog raises up off the meadow 10 or 15 feet on a muggy humid day almost like a wall of moisture you can't even see through? Hmmm do ya /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Well THAT'S what I think goes on under the bonnet of a freshly rebuilt to-specs Big Healey and that oily stuff covers Everything /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif which is why I think he'll be just fine with his unpainted head bolts there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif
 
Congratulations, looks beautiful. If you're like me I didn't even want to start it up!
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davdk, nice job! two comments if i may, 1 -replace the old fan with a 6 bladed s.s. model especialy if yours is an original me thinks ya gunna be doing it "down the road" anyway,and 2- you might have over done the heat shield material around the engine. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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