[Scott52]

52 Ford Crestline Victoria. Engine rebuild sidelined for 15 months while I has rotator Cuff tendon reattachment surgery and rehab. 71 years old. Picking up where you left off is a bit scary. The engine was assembled minus pan and intake. Did not want to button up until I was sure I had not forgotten anything. Every part I took off the engine got into its own baggy then I had wire wheels and cleaned all the hardware. Couldn't find some of the parts. Mind you they are not spread out all over the workbench and tables, but grouped in boxes. I got all the remaining "Baggies" (many already used in reassembly). I save those used,labeled baggies in a box with the labels from new parts used already. Then I put all the rest in a long box in order. At least I have put eyes on all the hardware I have. Couldn't find the starter to engine bracket. It was in the box with the new starter. Couldn't find the oil pump hold down bolt and screen to pump bolts. They were in the new oil pump box. When you are working on the engine each day, you remember that stuff. I've got the pump in and the hold down bolt wired. Couldn't find the instructions for installing the pan seals and I sort of squashed the large diameter rope seal when I installed the pan with a couple bolts to make my run stand. About ready to install the pan and hope for no leaks. During the heat spell we had here in CA, my garage, partially underground, is at 70 deg when it's 100 outside. A joy to be in the garage.