Happy Thanksgiving to all!
I am waiting for the ambient temperature to rise above freezing. Though I do have the space heater set under the engine compartment right now. Having my coffee as planned. Then get out and start work on the car. With no bolts broken, new head bolts on hand, I don't foresee any major problems. Once I get the engine to turn, as said before. Have a few steps to take regarding that. Unless the timing chain jumped (which doesn't seem likely), I should be able to get the engine to turn in fairly short order, whatever the problem may be.
It would be truly awesome if I can get the car running by the end of the day!
If it's too cold, I will be taking breaks frequently to warm up but I do have my insulated coveralls and the space heater.
Got a nice surprise this morning. My paycheck went in a day early and it was the highest check so far this year with this company! Nice! If all goes as planned, next check will be nearly as good, so last two checks before Christmas will be above average. If the last check of the year falls to straight average, I'll still be starting next year on a good footing.
Weather report lags but still says 28 degrees. I believe it, with frost on everything. But sun is coming up and I'll be outside soon. Once surface frost melts that will be my cue. As said before, if engine block is below freezing, gaskets won't set properly and torque can be questionable.
Addendum: It's 9:30 now and temp is stubbornly stuck at 32. But sun is higher and it's starting to feel warmer. Used the time to attack another item on to-do list. Kitchen faucet has been frustratingly slow on hot side. Took pipes apart, found huge amount of mineral deposits. Reamed those out and faucet is running great now.
Since pay went in early, going to Auto Zone for oil and antifreeze, so I have it on hand. It would suck if I actually get the car together and then they're closed and I don't have those items. Note I still don't really approve of the car parts store being open on Thanksgiving Day. Could buy those things somewhere else or wait if they were closed. Fact is, I hope their business is really slow today, so they will close next Thanksgiving for the employees.
I am waiting for the ambient temperature to rise above freezing. Though I do have the space heater set under the engine compartment right now. Having my coffee as planned. Then get out and start work on the car. With no bolts broken, new head bolts on hand, I don't foresee any major problems. Once I get the engine to turn, as said before. Have a few steps to take regarding that. Unless the timing chain jumped (which doesn't seem likely), I should be able to get the engine to turn in fairly short order, whatever the problem may be.
It would be truly awesome if I can get the car running by the end of the day!
If it's too cold, I will be taking breaks frequently to warm up but I do have my insulated coveralls and the space heater.
Got a nice surprise this morning. My paycheck went in a day early and it was the highest check so far this year with this company! Nice! If all goes as planned, next check will be nearly as good, so last two checks before Christmas will be above average. If the last check of the year falls to straight average, I'll still be starting next year on a good footing.
Weather report lags but still says 28 degrees. I believe it, with frost on everything. But sun is coming up and I'll be outside soon. Once surface frost melts that will be my cue. As said before, if engine block is below freezing, gaskets won't set properly and torque can be questionable.
Addendum: It's 9:30 now and temp is stubbornly stuck at 32. But sun is higher and it's starting to feel warmer. Used the time to attack another item on to-do list. Kitchen faucet has been frustratingly slow on hot side. Took pipes apart, found huge amount of mineral deposits. Reamed those out and faucet is running great now.
Since pay went in early, going to Auto Zone for oil and antifreeze, so I have it on hand. It would suck if I actually get the car together and then they're closed and I don't have those items. Note I still don't really approve of the car parts store being open on Thanksgiving Day. Could buy those things somewhere else or wait if they were closed. Fact is, I hope their business is really slow today, so they will close next Thanksgiving for the employees.
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