--- 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe <crown_coupe@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Since my Imperial caught fire I have considered
> rebuilding the engine. I
> was wondering if you thought it would be better to
> rebuild the original
> engine or just buy a new long block assembly?
A fire will normally not affect a block or heads. If
you're going to put a "new" engine into your car, your
machinist can probably do wonders with your current charred
block. Only an incredibly hot, long term fire would do any
damage, and if the rest of the car is OK to keep, then the
engine should not be melted or anything.
My buddy's truck burned, melting the fiberglass front
hood/cowl assembly. This recently-rebuilt motor was
cleaned with a wire wheel and repainted - ran without
problem and was installed into another vehicle without
mechanical problem after the soft parts were replaced.
Wiring harness:
The club's vendor site should yeild a good used one.
Lowll Howe has a few, as should the other vendors there.
Here's a link:
http://www.imperialclub.com/TipsAndResources/PartsSources/Vendors/index.htm
See the bottom one...
=====
Kenyon Wills
6o LeBaron - America's Most Carefully Built Car
73 LeBaron - Long Low & Luxurious
San Lorenzo/SF Bay Area
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