1: The engine *will* be seized, and no, you won't be able to resurrect it without a complete rebuild. 2: I think you can buy "universal fit" platforms, - but I think they would all require welding. 3: What's a "Haiku"? Regards, DaveG. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Pittinaro" <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 3:30 PM Subject: IML: stuck engine (?) and trailer hitch, haiku > 2 seemingly unrelated questions for you knowledgable > IMLers: > > 1) If an engine, say a 440, is parked and sits for 30 > years, never being touched and outside, what are the > odds it will be seized? Any chance this engine could > be ressurected without a full rebuild? > > 2) Where would one get a receiver type (square end) > Class 3 or better hitch for a '67/'68 Imperial? How > would one install it, preferably without welding? > > 3) Not a question: Check out my new Haiku! > > ===== > --Mike Pittinaro > > Beautiful Boxcar > American Grandeur and > Danish modern Style > > > > _______________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Express yourself with Y! Messenger! Free. Download now. > http://messenger.yahoo.com > >