Susan by Tristared

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Not sure whether I should be proudly proclaiming that I have mechanical mastery over my 96 at this point in time - as they are actually aware of pride and so when to fall.

Anyway – it would appear that heeded advice has worked. After a very long time with some 800 grade emery paper the heads and copper gaskets were cleaned and suitably finished to accept the Hylomar blue spray coating, which has managed to seal the system.



The engine is now in and now running – and kept sufficiently cool due in part to the re-cored ‘full thickness’ radiator, and the electric water pump I designed.





The space for the electric fan has now gone, and so a cowl was ordered from Kenlowe that allows the assembly to be mounted behind the radiator (just).



I decided to paint the front grill myself, which is taking rather a lot of time, as it’s a bit of a learning curve… Can anyone tell me if you’re supposed to flatten gloss black before applying a clear coat, or does it go straight on?