Re: Got the engine to turn over by starter!!!

["amc74hornet" <AMC74HORNET@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Plumpy72@xxxx wrote:
> It seems like I spend more time clearing and cleaning out the garage than 
> actually working on the Gremlin. Anytime the garage door is raised, the wind 
> blows in massive amounts of leaves left over from last fall.
> 
> Unfortunately, I have not finished the fuel tank mock-up. Most recently, I 
> have spent time on trim pieces trying to get them prepared for paint. The rails 
> that hold up the headliner on each side of the interior had to be lengthened 
> about 18 inches. It wasn't easy welding the thin metal, but I got it done.
> 
> Another thing I'll have to work on is the heater control valve. I had 
> installed a hose nipple in order to run the heater hose from the back of the intake 
> to the water pump. It was fine for getting the engine running. Now I need to 
> install the control valve I bought from Kennedy American. The problem is the 
> size of the valve. There is not enough clearence next to the firewall to spin the 
> valve around to screw it into the intake. I guess I'll try to remove the 
> bolts from the rear transmission mount and see if I can get the clearence I need 
> when the transmission is jacked up.
> 
> It doesn't look like I'll get a chance to work on it this weekend. I am 
> taking off Friday to take the wife out to Austin to visit her sisters for a couple 
> of days. Hopefully, I can schedule some vacation soon. I have three weeks to 
> take between now and May 31 or I could loose any unused days. Then on June 1, 
> I'll get 5 more weeks to take over the next year. When I do take vacation, I 
> hope to get it ready for the paint shop.
> 
> Ya'll take care............
> 
> Rick

How far do you live from Austin? I had a freind that lived there. Don't let them vacation days get away from you. 
"Doc"