newbie/oldtimer

I have gone through several English roadsters from MG TD to a couple of E-types and XK150 even an XJ. That was after in grew out of the Corvette fascination. I am now 59 and hiding in the woods and purchased my first F-car. I found one the guy said he had to get rid of because of a divorce and it looked good. I noticed the miss at idle right off the get go and even redlined the engine through the gears and it sounded great. I can't have a miss at idle so I decided to start with the comp/leak down and sure enough one dead hole. Does anyone tell the truth anymore? Not a big deal , want to detail it anyway. My point-finally-----------Is that they must build the car around the engine!!! It is my first F-car extraction (and I'm not 25 anymore) but at least #125. I read about an extraction (first time) done in 5-6 hrs. ----------------r-i-g-h-t-.. I just got it on the stand after 19hrs. of serious wrenching. My hats off to Marannello on their metalergy though, evrey bolt and nut cane off with the expected amount of torque. I do appreciate all the info here, it has helped a great deal; sorry to say it was most effective after the act. Going back in will be a good day. Any suggestions on the best source/price on parts? Lostbowl

 

Paul,
The engine comes out the bottom on the Mondial, the only way on a 308 is through the top. Unless of coarse you were making a ha ha! Cheers

 

Thanks for the list, I see some that I have not tried yet! Lostbowl