What should I work on while the engine is out?
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What should I work on while the engine is out?
I have the engine out of my '69 for a re-ring. I'm looking at all of that space and trying to prioritize projects. Of course, I will clean the firewall and maybe change the power steering hoses. What else would be convenient while the engine is out? Maybe replace headlight vacuum hoses?
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I would have said firewall right off the bat, but looks like you are going to take advantage of that already. How about taking this opportunity to inspect and refresh the main vac reservoir. That thing will be a million times easier to get out now and patch up any potential leaks.
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Hi DAC,
I wouldn't replace the vacuum hoses just for the sake of changing them.
If anything, cut 3/8" off each end of each hose which give the hoses a fresh sealing surface at each connection.
If you decide to change the hoses, and they are indeed the originals, I'd gladly buy them from you.
Regards,
Alan
I wouldn't replace the vacuum hoses just for the sake of changing them.
If anything, cut 3/8" off each end of each hose which give the hoses a fresh sealing surface at each connection.
If you decide to change the hoses, and they are indeed the originals, I'd gladly buy them from you.
Regards,
Alan
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Repair that dent in the cross member where Bubba raised the car with a floor jack. Clean and mend every hose and wrapper, sealing with nu-vinyl. Replace the A-arm covers if torn. Inspect the firewall grommets, verifying they are there and secure, then put a bright light in the passenger compartment with the room dark to verify you got it right. Clean and paint the brake fluid reservoir. Restore the hood connection pin assemblies and inspect the hood e release cable. Rebuild the steering linkage and power hydraulics (if applicable).
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