Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Worked on the 360 Today...

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxx>]

Welcome to my world :o)>

 Davis

lumina333 <lumina3@xxxx> wrote:

> So nice here today (near 60, sunny). Removed the Power brake pump, 
> reservoir, & bracket (anyone interested?). Took off the valve 
> covers.....what a mess! The top of each head is covered with thick, 
> black goo. I scraped most of it off (actually, it was dried on, so it 
> kinda flaked off or came off in chunks). All but about 4-5 push rods 
> will move with pressure. Doused the spark plug holes with Blaster 
> again (bought a gallon can of it this time). Crankshaft is still 
> being stubborn - won't turn. Guess it is time to flip the engine over 
> and take off the oil pan. Better get the rubber 3/4 length gloves and 
> goggles ready for this task! (LOL) Noticed a neat little silver tag 
> screwed on the carbuerator with the AMC logo scribed on it, even 
> though 'Motorcraft' is cast on the unit. Read the Firing Order on the 
> top of the engine, looked at
> the '360' cast on the side....kinda neat 
> to me, seeing these things. -Lu-