Newport update: prepping the block

[mckitterick]

Hi folks! Typing this up now because it's 100°F outside with the heat index (that is, counting humidity), and my next step requires torquing-down 34 bolts 3 times in increments of 40 pound-feet, then 55 lb-ft, then 70 lb-ft while leaned over a fender. I expect to stand inside the engine compartment for a lot of the time, because it's nearly

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[ryltar]

Must be nice to have a garage to work in, I do my projects on the balcony.

Looks like you've got some fun work ahead, keep it up :)

[clevermanka]

It looks beautiful! Congratulations on all the progress (even the going backward progress). I can't wait for my first ride in it! Squeee!

[fortyozspartan]

I'm impressed. I know nothing about any of that stuff.

[jensixstones]

Nifty car stuff. Yay!

Thanks for the rescue yesterday. I'll buy you dinner tonight if you come to Star and Pooch's going away dinner.

[mckitterick]

Things are coming along!

Happy to help - how's kitty?

I'll be there tonight!

[silverfae]

Engine pron!

Tools, exposed parts and clean holes!

:giddy:

[mckitterick]

Ba-da-boom, tsch!