Re: IML: 62 Rebuild or Replace Engine?

["JIM LORENZEN" <jdlpdx@xxxxxxxxxxx>]



Hi Graham -

 

I forgot to mention in my first response that I've got a 413 core from a '61 out at the "Rust Farm".  The engine had spun bearing and would need the works, but the heads are off and the block still should be good.  Contact me off list if you need it, it'll be cheap.

 

Jim L. in OR
    '60 Crown 4dr Southampton
    '62 Crown 4dr Southampton

 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Graham Quimby" <ghquimby@xxxxxxx>

To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:13 PM

Subject: IML: 62 Rebuild or Replace Engine?

Fellow 
Imperialists,

I have two problems with my 413.  First, the block is 
porous. The block 
was leaking coolant between the freeze plugs.  After 
two treatments of 
engine block sealer, it appears to have stopped 
leaking.  Second, I have 
a problem with blow-by.  I do not have 
PCV yet, but I hope to add it 
soon.  Thin smoke is coming from the oil 
filler cap and draft tube, but 
I don’t see any smoke coming out the 
tailpipe). The engine burns a quart 
of oil almost every 50 miles.  I 
have tried using Restore and it does 
seem to be improving the blow-by. With 
the problems I have, should the 
original engine be rebuilt, or should I 
start looking for a replacement 
engine?

Thanks,
Graham 
Quimby
1962 Caramel Crown




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