Re: IML: 62 Engine Status

["JIM LORENZEN" <jdlpdx@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Graham,

If you decided you need a new block I have one and possibly two 413 cores 
kicking around.  If and when you are interested you can contact me off list 
at jdlpdx@xxxxxxxxxxx .

Have fun

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graham Quimby" <ghquimby@xxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 7:56 PM
Subject: IML: 62 Engine Status


> Fellow Imperialists,
>
> Thanks to all of you who gave me such good advice about what to do with
> my porous engine and blowby.  Based on the opinions collected from the
> list, the next time I have the car in for service, I will have a
> compression test done.
>
> I am going to try and save the original engine for now.  I'm going to
> try and JB Weld the porous area of the block.  If that fails, I'll
> probably look for a replacement 413, but I will put that off as long as
> I can.
>
> The oil consumption problem seems to be correcting itself, at least a
> little bit.  I'll put some more highway miles on it and see if it helps.
>
> After further reading, I don't think I have a serious blowby problem; I
> just need to install PCV.  I looked at my Carter AFB, and the hole where
> the PCV tube would go looks like it is not punched through and there are
> no threads.  Do I need a different carb to install PCV?  Also, where can
> I find a PCV cap to replace the current breather cap connected to the
> draft tube?
>
> Thanks,
> Graham Quimby
> 1962 Caramel 2dr Hardtop
>
>
>
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