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- 72 Mach 1, Q code 351CJ, 4 speed.
According to the PO the motor was rebuilt about 4 years ago and then parked after that. Inspecting it from underneath it looks like it has been out before by the absence of road grime.
I know I have a problem with the driver side head gasket either blown or not torqued correctly. I have not had time to investigate much but pretty sure the head will have to come off. While off I am going to open up the exhaust ports and smooth out the runners a little then take them in for valve job, screw in studs, hardened seats, springs and retainers matched to whatever cam I choose.
Here is my dilemma, the oil is clean, there's no hard particles under the valve cover or in the oil, pressure is good, no knocking, and with the exception of fouling plugs on the back 2 driver side cylinders the motor runs fine. I am planning on a fairly large flat tappet solid cam but have no intention of drag racing or prolonged high RPM's Just going for sound, cruising, tire smoke and push you in the seat torque.
Is there a need to pull the motor?????
Thanks
Wade
I know I have a problem with the driver side head gasket either blown or not torqued correctly. I have not had time to investigate much but pretty sure the head will have to come off. While off I am going to open up the exhaust ports and smooth out the runners a little then take them in for valve job, screw in studs, hardened seats, springs and retainers matched to whatever cam I choose.
Here is my dilemma, the oil is clean, there's no hard particles under the valve cover or in the oil, pressure is good, no knocking, and with the exception of fouling plugs on the back 2 driver side cylinders the motor runs fine. I am planning on a fairly large flat tappet solid cam but have no intention of drag racing or prolonged high RPM's Just going for sound, cruising, tire smoke and push you in the seat torque.
Is there a need to pull the motor?????
Thanks
Wade