Re: 1962 361 motor refresh...

[Mike & Deb <mdlefevre@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric,
I think it would be a mistake NOT to rebuild the heads at 81K miles. Like Dodger recomended you should install hardened exhaust valve seats, and get a modern 3-angle valve job ( extra horsepower ).
Just my 2 cents.
Mike LeFevre

On Nov 1, 2011, Eric Sturgis <ericsturgis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Well, I have decided to restore my car to it's original condition.  Except for the brakes.....I still say 50 year old brake tech sucks!  Well it sucks for a daily driver.  That aside, I'm pulling the motor and tranny this week, my cars got 81k documented orig miles, and never been touched.  So, I'm going to clean up the motor, replace the freeze plugs, all seals, water pump, rebuild the carb, I've already gotten a new flex plate for it. 

 

I was going to have the heads redone but I'm not 100% sure this is required.  Maybe just a good cleaning and check for damage is all that's needed.  If I have to replace any of the valves I will replace them all, but with what?  What's the best valve for a stock motor.  Should I change out the cam for a little bit more performance?  Or change it to get better MPG?  I will drive the car a few times a week, so it won't just sit in a garage collecting dust.  I was also wondering what other things I should do the the motor, things to improve it's performance or MPG.  The last '62 Newport I had got 25mpg on the freeway.  They only have a 2bbl carb.  I'm just not sure what I should do to the motor other than replacing seals and pumps so insure it don't break down.  At any rate I will have the whole motor cleaned inside and out, repainted and sealed...

 

I know I will get many opinions on what to do with it, I will then be better informed and can pick and choose what to do with it. 

 

Thanks

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Eric

Tacoma, WA

1962 Chrysler Newport 2 door HT

 

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