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Old May 2, 2020 | 05:27 PM
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Good. It looked like it might be very close. Time to find another problem now you've almost got this one licked.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 07:33 PM
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No shortage of problems, drop crank in block this coming week with goal of road test by Memorial Day! Have not done this since 1963 on my '54 Ford V8. Cylinder heads have gotten heavier since then! Mass of the earth must have increased.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by After38Years
Mass of the earth must have increased.
Well the density certainly has.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 07:59 PM
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I have gotten so much weaker I can't lift a torque converter over my head laying under the car. When I slid the tranny out I had to call my grandson to come help me pick it up. I said these things didn't weigh this much when I was younger. They are a little heavier but I'm a LOT weaker.
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Originally Posted by Robert61
I have gotten so much weaker I can't lift a torque converter over my head laying under the car. When I slid the tranny out I had to call my grandson to come help me pick it up. I said these things didn't weigh this much when I was younger. They are a little heavier but I'm a LOT weaker.
At first glance I thought you were saying you couldn't lift a torque wrench over your head and I was thinking, Wow this guy is in bad shape - glad to have reread your post. Stay well!

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