I’m part way through preparing a new engine(F2N) for my old renault, and I need to remove the old oil separator from the block to replace it with an alloy oil catch can, just wanted to know how to remove the thing from the block, as don’t see any bolts and am reluctant to hammer [...]

After pan roasting a turkey, what’s your most effective way of removing the oil/grease that seems to accumulate in the drippings, before making gravy? I’ve tried all the various "gimmicks"..the oil separator which resembles a measuring cup with a"spout," using a slice of potato (though I believe that’s a "remedy for excessive salt removal), ice, [...]