Jim Shepard Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Well, I did a compression test a couple of days ago with the following results: 1 = 75# 2 = 90# 3 = 97# 4 = 110# 5 = 85# 6 = 98#. Number 1 came up to 85# when I added a little oil to the cylinder. This is quite a change from just a year ago when all cylinders expect one were at least 100lbs. So, here's my plan. A friend has offered me a 230ci out of a '54 truck. I think I'll take him up on it so I can drive mine while I'm overhauling the replacement motor. Also, that gives me a little more power. I'm also thinking of boring it 60 over and raising the compression a tad, maybe 8.0:1. I'll go with the cast iron headers and a triple carb setup if I can find the manifold at a reasonable price. If not, it's duals. Thanks to Reg I've now got two 16" wheels for the rears and I'll put some tall tires on to gain some top speed. I'm hoping to find a three speed with overdrive also. After all of this I should be able to stay out of folks' way a little better than now... Quote
Reg Evans Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Sounds like a good plan Jim. Thanks for the "Big A" burger ! Quote
Jim Shepard Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Posted November 9, 2007 My pleasure. The next one's on you... Quote
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