I will post an update for sure.
I had to work late tonight, but a trip to Sears at lunch tomorrow will
hopefully see me in the correct direction.
If not then out come the drill bits and drill.
I would like to save this motor as it is the original for the wagon and even
has the overdrive... at least the knob is there on the dash.
Hal
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From: WillysTech@... [mailto:WillysTech@...] On
Behalf Of autoid_lurker
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 8:10 PM
To: WillysTech@...
Subject: [WT] Re: L6-161 Lightning Motor Question...
Question is; do the thermostat housing bolts go all the way into the
block???
I didn't see anyone mention whether or not the bolts go through to the
block. If you do get the head off, can you post what was holding the
front on?
I too have a stuck L6 (229) in my 1962 PU. I also can not get it to
turn with a socket and pipe. So I'm fixing to pull off the head as
time permits.
PS. I third the motion about the easy out. Too easy to break off-
hardened steel can require electrode burning to remove. Hopefully the
head is not held on and you can get a vicegrip on the remining shank of
the bolt when the head is removed.
