[DeTomaso] My engine install

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/13/12 12 57 23, shawkins777 at comcast.net writes:


> 
> How's the engine install going, are you going to get it back together for
> the Fun Rally?
> 
>>>The engine is in and running.   I've run it through two idle heat cycles 
(start it up and let it warm up until 180 degees, which is as hot as it 
will ever get thanks to a properly bled cooling system and a simple Hall 
radiator and pusher fans).   I'd do it a few more times, and then check the torque 
on the intake and header bolts.

I'm working every day these days, including the weekend, so no time to work 
on it, but I have Monday off so Lori and I will fill/bleed the clutch, put 
the interior back in, install the air cleaner/engine screen etc. and then 
hopefully it will be good to go?   Then I'll drive it daily for a few days to 
ensure there are no bugs to be worked out yet.

Fingers crossed!

Mike