The motor was back in the car by 10:00 this morning and running by 11:30. We left Davidson at about 4:45. It was disappointing to be delayed 3 1/2 days but it was kind of nice to spend time in a small farming town in Saskatchewan. Everyone was very helpful and seemed to be genuinely interested in our success. We spent 3 days in the back of B&B Auto Repair and called frequently on the assistance of the proprietor, Verle, who charged us $20 for the space, his help, his tools, and a spot to pitch our tent. The Shell station next door also lent us tools and the Gulf station down Main Street checked the compression for us twice when we were still trying to diagnose the problem with the engine. Two young fellows (we never knew their names) helped by giving me a ride to Saskatoon when we needed parts and by giving us a place to sleep one night.
We spent all day Monday diagnosing the problem with the car and making arrangements for getting the car repaired. Tuesday was spent taking the engine out and tearing it down. I spent the afternoon going to Saskatoon for parts and riding the bus back. On Wednesday, we spent about 12 hours straight re-assembling the engine and getting it ready to put back in the car.
As it turned out, we had a hole in a piston, so we replaced all the pistons and cylinders. We also replaced the front oil seal which had apparently been damaged. And we addressed several other minor problems. Right now, we are just west of Saskatoon on Highway 16, about 300 miles from Edmonton. The car seems to be running great. We just passed into Mountain Time. It is just after 6:00 p.m.
We spent all day Monday diagnosing the problem with the car and making arrangements for getting the car repaired. Tuesday was spent taking the engine out and tearing it down. I spent the afternoon going to Saskatoon for parts and riding the bus back. On Wednesday, we spent about 12 hours straight re-assembling the engine and getting it ready to put back in the car.
As it turned out, we had a hole in a piston, so we replaced all the pistons and cylinders. We also replaced the front oil seal which had apparently been damaged. And we addressed several other minor problems. Right now, we are just west of Saskatoon on Highway 16, about 300 miles from Edmonton. The car seems to be running great. We just passed into Mountain Time. It is just after 6:00 p.m.
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