Engine is now in one piece - trans bolted to block, flex plate attached to both the crank & torque converter, starter purchased (installed tmrw). I took the old starter & alternator to the parts store to have them tested and they're both good, so I'm going to try to sell them once I'm sure I have everything I need. I should have a lot of spare parts to sell when I'm done; hopefully I can recoup some bread with them. My gas tank arrived Thursday, which was cool. The one thing I'm not happy about with the engine though, is that there currently is nowhere to install an A/C compressor. I'm going to have to figure out another arrangement for all the bolt-on stuff, because I really want A/C installed eventually. Not a big deal right now, but... I still have the old compressor & mounting brackets from the old Matador engine, so I'm going to see if they will mount to the new engine. If not, I don't know. At least it won't be on the road for a while, so no worries. Next big thing to buy is a rear axle assembly so I can swap out my old one. Not looking forward to that, because they're huge & heavy & a P.I.A. Oh well, has to be done...
I also got groceries, picked up an order at the cycle shop, & dropped off my suitcase record player to get the cartridge replaced. The cartridge should have been done last time, but the guy thought he could fix it - it didn't last, so back it goes. He did say that there'd be no additional labor charge, which is cool.
Also got my shoulder workout in (that I missed last night), and got to take the cycle out for a bit tonight. It was still 87° at 9:30p tonight, it was beautiful!
Ok, I'm tired & a bit lonely, so I think I'm going to maybe watch one show & go to bed. Might skip the show, not sure.
Nite all.
10:36 p.m. - 2016-05-27
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