[T3] Gettin started on the Crate!

["Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>]

Pulled the tarps off the Eggcrate and went to start it.  Yes, a 150 amp
computer power supply cranked up to 5.8V is just enough to get it cranking!
No spark or gas though... 3 more years of sitting after it barely ran last
time imagine that!  Cleaned the points and uncemented the outlet valve on
the fuel pump and I was closer, but I had to pop the carb tops and wedge
loose the floats and I finally got it going on one carb... just enough to
get it moved and backed into position to remove the engine and tranny for a
good cleaning and reconditioning.
    Question I have is... Id like to remove the drive train and rear
suspension as one unit as everything needs attention, anybody done this and
any advice on how to balance or support it to move it out from under the
car?  Im used to my IRS cars cars and dont want anything to "Swing" the
wrong way when unbolted :-)

Keith

Keith Park

Top Notch Restorations
topnotch@nycap.rr.com
71 Squareback
65 Notchback "El BajaRojo"
65 Squareback "Eggcrate"
87 Golf
88 Rx7 10th Anniversary "Rextur"


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