Engine issue with my '68 :(
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
If it's the bottom end and I have to pull the engine, I'll likely drop in the 406/600 HP engine that I've sitting in my garage.. I would have to change pistons on it to drop compression to allow pump gas in it... Right now, that engine has 13.5:1 compression..
see pic below..
Last edited by GrandSportC3; Nov 7, 2017 at 01:52 PM.
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Start with the easy to check stuff first before you do major surgery. The problem started abruptly, so something broke, wore out or fell out of place. If you are lucky it will be an inexpensive part and easy to fix. Good luck.
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Will pull the plugs tomorrow.. Couldn't find the proper 13/16 wrench for the spark plugs right now, so I will have to do it on another day..
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Finally, I had time to do some more research on my issue.. Turned out to be a carb issue.. The carb had so many issues that I had to have it rebuilt.. Car runs better than ever before now.. Haven't driven the '68 since November.. Glad to finally got her back running..
Last edited by GrandSportC3; Feb 16, 2018 at 03:39 PM.
