Re: IHers suspiciously quiet on Valantine's Day

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

In Linda Tripp's secret telephone recording, Monica and pharmer
<pharmer@domain.elided> were heard saying...

>Oh yeah, we're talking tough.
>
>But when the day comes by, folks are just too busy to post a message.
>
>Heck, I made my family go on an IH trail ride with me.

I have an excuse!

I've been in my garage for the last two days pulling my 345 and installing my
newly rebuilt 392.  Man this is taking longer that I expected!  But after two
days of work, the 392 is in and I should be ready to fire it up in a few more
hours.  I'm just taking a short break before I go at it again.

But to be honest, I did take time to buy my wife some long stem roses.  I'm
not going to be burned at the stake! <grin>

OH... BTW... You DO NOT need to remove the radiator from a Scout II to pull
the engine.  There's *plenty* of room.  I simply removed the radiator fan,
covered the face of the radiator with cardboard (just in case), removed the
transmission to engine block bolts, supported the auto tranny from underneath
with a small floor jack, lifted the engine slightly so the motor mount studs
were free, slid the engine forward a couple of inches, and raised her straight
up.  I had maybe 3" clearance front and back.  Worked like a charm and I took
digital photos to show everyone.  I'll put them up on my web site when I'm
finished with this project.

Regards,

John L.
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