Well, having had my bearings go on my old engine, I have procured myself a 'new' fully re-con short engine. So this and the next couple of weekends plan is to replace old with new. My DJ head has been fully rebuilt so I'll have to be careful taking it off. I have bought a full set of new gaskets and I'm desperate to get behind the wheel again.
Has anyone got any tips as regards stripping down and then reassembling at this level? The short engine is complete so I'm not playing around with Pistons. I know from experience that juggling the manifolds and gasket is a nightmare!
I know I am going to need an engine hoist (Could always saddle up the Matbro on the farm!). Can you rent these?
Any tips would be most welcome. I've got both the Haynes manual and the rebuilding a Datsun OHC engine manual, a trusty chum to hold the spanners and a big pot of tea!
Has anyone got any tips as regards stripping down and then reassembling at this level? The short engine is complete so I'm not playing around with Pistons. I know from experience that juggling the manifolds and gasket is a nightmare!
I know I am going to need an engine hoist (Could always saddle up the Matbro on the farm!). Can you rent these?
Any tips would be most welcome. I've got both the Haynes manual and the rebuilding a Datsun OHC engine manual, a trusty chum to hold the spanners and a big pot of tea!