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Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:26 pm
by waggleboy
Well Sid, your gonna be waiting a bit longer.
The white 1600 is down for a semi restore. Robin's 1500 is still under cover.
I have a heated shop to work in now so we're gonna kick some Datsun butt this winter.
Pics and videos coming soon.
Jay
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:31 am
by spl310
Well, get busy!! It does not take much to lift a cover to snap a pic!!
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:54 pm
by waggleboy
this is just to much work by myself......
anybody wanna help?
Renton, WA
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:59 pm
by waggleboy
is it fun yet?
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:01 am
by ppeters914
waggleboy wrote:I have a heated shop to work in now so we're gonna kick some Datsun butt this winter.
waggleboy wrote:this is just to much work by myself......anybody wanna help?
Love to, but I've got orders to have the 411 and/or my roadster running first before I zoom off to assist anyone.
Saaaay.....I'll get mine, then we do yours, then we head over to Gordon's or Tana's.....pretty soon we'll have Datsuns to drive to the Datsun meetings. Now there's a concept, eh? Be still my beating heart!
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:07 am
by waggleboy
srry.....got a bit toasted tonite.....
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:13 am
by waggleboy
the clutch hyd's is pissed as well
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:16 am
by ppeters914
waggleboy wrote:the clutch hyd's is pissed as well
That's minor. Cheap ( I think the clutch master, clutch slave and new hose ~ $60) and easy to replace.
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:29 am
by waggleboy
i'll tell ya........with or without help this is gonna be one kickass car
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:31 am
by waggleboy
without help it may take a bit longer
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:49 am
by waggleboy
i'm ready to pull the engine and tranny.....
all i need is-
-engine hoist
-adjustable lift sling......the engine and trans are coming out in one piece
-man-power.....or woman power if you prefer.......
-about 4hrs......or more if ya wanna come back
we'll get er done regardless
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:59 pm
by ppeters914
Check with Gordon, Mark or Tana about a hoist and/or load leveler (worst case, rent 'em), then schedule a day. Saturdays are best for me.
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:07 am
by waggleboy
Hows this saturday lookin?
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:13 am
by waggleboy
i mite have spoke out my ..... oh well you know
not sure if i can round up all i need for this Sat.
how about next?
Re: I'm Bitten
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:16 pm
by dbrick
If it's any help, I used a $40.00 1/2 ton chain hoist from Harbor freight, pulled the motor with ease.
They only make a 1 ton now. $49.00
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... number=996No leveler, just a loop of chain and a bolt to make a loop. 5 minutes trial and error to balance it.
I put a BIG eye hook, 12" long, 1/2" thread up into the header over the garage door with a 4"x10" heavy sheetmetal plate and some big washers as a backup. Me and my assistant, total about 375 lbs (he was most of it) pulled on the eyebolt, no flex, never moved pulling the engine. We just pullud the engine up and pushed the car back.
Putting it back in that night, by myself, was tougher rolling the car forward, lower the chain, etc It was probably funny to watch.
Toal cost $50.00 and you get to keep everything. Great for getting engines etc out of the pickup too.