DEDICATION

This blog is dedicated to the restoration of the Austin Healey 3000...among the most desirable of all British sports cars.

Monday, April 16, 2012

RE-ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE

A few days ago I applied the high-temp engine paint to the block and the oil pan and today the assembly began.  After assembling the motor mounts they were attached to the block and the rubber parts were masked so that the fasteners could be painted.  Next the inspection covers, or side covers, and the generator mounting bracket were attached.  Finally, the new oil pan was bolted in place.




Tomorrow the oil filter system, tachometer drive and exhaust and intake manifolds will be installed.  We had also intended to install the new water pump, but it was defective so we had to reorder.
Paxton continued working on the trunk lid and the welding is almost complete.  He is such a perfectionist.

I love this car...
Tom McCurry





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