Well, I started putting the motor together even though the head is still
getting repaired. It's gone very well due to all the tips from this list
and from friends rebuilds. I marked the timing gears and block before I
removed them so I would have no problem putting them back on. I had a
problem with the grub screw for the distributor, the one under the oil
filter. I got the hole lined up fine due to a list tip, but the screw
was too long and stopped the shaft from turning when I tightened it. So
I had to grind a bit off, and all is well. I welded a baffle in the oil
pan, right before it starts sloping up towards the front. hopefully this
will stop the oil light from coming on while going down steep hills. I
also made a lexan window for the flywheel housing opening since I didn't
have a cover. Now I seem to remember that the copper head gasket needs
to be oiled before installation. Is this correct? All I have left is the
oil pump, the oil pan, the timing cover and the head and I'm ready to
roll. :0) So thanks to everyone for all the help I did and didn't ask
for.
-- Jim Hall 1966 88" Elephant Chaser http://www.users.qwest.net/~jimfoo "You know, I never really damaged my Rover 'till I started wheeling with Jim." Mitch Stockdale
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