12-04-2012, 03:25 PM
I realized at the auto parts store today that its a 200ci. I guess in 1973 they changed from a 170 to 200. I'm going to keep the engine. It's plenty fast/strong enough for my needs.
I filled out one of those junk yard part request forms one the Internet last night looking for the air cleaner. Since then I have gotten about 30 emails saying then have one but to call them. I just have to find the time to call...
Matt I do have a question regarding the engine and the air cleaner. I replaced the spark plugs, points, distributor this morning. One of the plugs on cylinder 3 was loose enough that I was able to just unscrew it with my hand. The insulator was bad but was dry. Prior to changing the plugs I was getting quite a bit of black blow by smoke out of the rear valve on the valve cover. After changing the oil, plugs and flushing the radiator the blow by is white smoke and very minimal until I get in to higher RPM's. The valve currently just has a hose coming off that is hanging down the passenger side of the engine compartment. Does the stock air cleaner have a place for this hose to plug into? Is it standard for the oil cap to be replaced with a rebreather/pcv valve?
Thanks again guys
I filled out one of those junk yard part request forms one the Internet last night looking for the air cleaner. Since then I have gotten about 30 emails saying then have one but to call them. I just have to find the time to call...
Matt I do have a question regarding the engine and the air cleaner. I replaced the spark plugs, points, distributor this morning. One of the plugs on cylinder 3 was loose enough that I was able to just unscrew it with my hand. The insulator was bad but was dry. Prior to changing the plugs I was getting quite a bit of black blow by smoke out of the rear valve on the valve cover. After changing the oil, plugs and flushing the radiator the blow by is white smoke and very minimal until I get in to higher RPM's. The valve currently just has a hose coming off that is hanging down the passenger side of the engine compartment. Does the stock air cleaner have a place for this hose to plug into? Is it standard for the oil cap to be replaced with a rebreather/pcv valve?
Thanks again guys