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tubman · 10-11-2015, 07:42 AM

I spent some time yesterday cleaning the engine up before I do any more mechanical work. Luckily, no grit or rust flakes in the pan. There is about an eighth inch of what feels like axle grease in the sump. What looks like "gunk" on the pan baffle is actually a black "stain"; it has no substance, just a color change. I hope to get the pump out today, but that may not happen, as it's going to be in the low 80's (!) here in north central Minnesota today. Sounds like a good day to fire up the Corvette and go look at the leaves!

10-11-2015, 07:42 AM	#19
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,629	Re: Engine builders - a little advice please I spent some time yesterday cleaning the engine up before I do any more mechanical work. Luckily, no grit or rust flakes in the pan. There is about an eighth inch of what feels like axle grease in the sump. What looks like "gunk" on the pan baffle is actually a black "stain"; it has no substance, just a color change. I hope to get the pump out today, but that may not happen, as it's going to be in the low 80's (!) here in north central Minnesota today. Sounds like a good day to fire up the Corvette and go look at the leaves!