Well, I finally got my 71 running with a 1600, 2 barrel progressive stage carb, new distributor, tires, brakes, and on and on. Check many others things and did pass TX inspection and was glad to be able to drive it fully legal. Until it was reported that there was to much smoke.
The engine that I bought, was suppose to only have 1000 miles on it. I trusted the guy and the engine looked like it was rebuilt, etc..
Well, it sat in the gargage for a while until I got time to do the swap out and get the other things done.
Is it possible that the valve guides or something else could have deteriated while it sat??? If so, what could it be and how hard will it be to fix.
I sure don't want to have to pull that engine again. I've already sank about $3000 into it.
The wifes view is that its the black beast that eats money..
Thanks