[chrisf]

Well, turns out that the master link did indeed pop the clip!! I removed the driver's side cover, spun the crank until I found the master. No clip on it, and the cover link was pretty loose! It was almost off. snugged it up from the front & back and installed the clip, closed end in direction on travel. It went on with a very satisfying snap. I can't understand how it could have popped off. So I checked the passenger's side, and the clip is installed with the open end in the direction of travel. Could this perhaps be the cause of this near disaster? I will take this clip off & reinstall. Gaskets won't be hear until next week, so I can go back and re-oreintate if necessary.

Every thing else looks wonderful in there. Chains are very tight & clean as are the ramps. Every thing looks very new.

This is really exciting. The only tear down left to do is to remove the oil tank & clean it. After that, it's re-assembly time!! This minor tune up has turned out to be quite a task & a great way to break into building first hand experience in working on the 911.

Thanks for the support ya'll. I think I'll go change into some rags & start turning a wrench. later.