We fired up the engine and she was running OK but not very smooth. Marty determined that it we were getting weak compression on two cylinders on the passenger side. While running the engine, we would occasionally hear a bad … Continue reading →
Finally got the replacement belts and hoses installed, and it’s about ready to fire up again! We ended up having to install a different generator. The one that was on it was working, but it didn’t fit right. There was … Continue reading →
Getting closer! I painted the engine with POR-15 Engine Enamel… Buick Green, brushed it on… easy breezy. The carburetor is rebuilt but not mounted yet in this photo. Distributor is rebuilt and installed (sorry for the out of date photo). … Continue reading →
Since the original starter was working, but did need a new Bendix, Marty ordered up a replacement. But, after opening up the starter it looked pretty rusty inside, so we opted to just buy a complete rebuilt unit rather than … Continue reading →