Sprint progress...pics...

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  1. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Thanks guys for the kudos.Dave I was iffy about the valve covers.(they are for my other maverick) But...Its soo much easier to get a hand on the spark nuts with these.Wait till later... I will post up the core support replacement pics...That was fun.
     
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    Looks good. Glad to see another Sprint on the road. How do you change the plugs?

    Jim
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Its not on the road yet :cry: Soon I hope...as for the plugs...
    Remove engine mount bolts...
    Jack engine up 2 inches...
    Shove engine to left tower to do right side...
    Shove engine to right tower to do left side...
    Re-center and drop on mounts...install bolts...Done
    It took about 20 minutes for the whole operation.
    It takes longer to change the plugs in my 302 Mav...LOL...
     
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    Looks great!(y)
     
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    Nice!! .
     
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