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well, one tip is that if you have to use strength, you're doing it wrong.. lol
Actually old parts have one benefit. they're made of better metals. I don't think you can strip threads that easily with them, unless they're fine threads.
Then again, these are old parts so usually have to have penetrating lubricant sprayed liberally, let them sit, then only start disassembly..
Even with new engines it's the same.. the current B series block is aluminium, and very easy to strip the threads if you tighten anything too tight.
Still, as with any project car, it's always a fight between "time to work" and "time to play"..
Not forgetting "money for living" vs "money for playing" ..
Actually old parts have one benefit. they're made of better metals. I don't think you can strip threads that easily with them, unless they're fine threads.
Then again, these are old parts so usually have to have penetrating lubricant sprayed liberally, let them sit, then only start disassembly..
Even with new engines it's the same.. the current B series block is aluminium, and very easy to strip the threads if you tighten anything too tight.
Still, as with any project car, it's always a fight between "time to work" and "time to play"..
Not forgetting "money for living" vs "money for playing" ..