Hi guys! Nice site!

I have a 63 val wagon - rough - engine is original and untouched - about 200k on it. I have heard the when doing a rebuild I should go for special valves due to no leaded gas. Opinion? And where to find these special valves and seats??

Also any recommendations for /6 rebuilding - warnings etc.. Expected cost for good stock rebuild. No bells and whistles.

Lastly - what do you reckon a 63 wagon should go for in fair condition?

Thanks everyone!

safehavenhi@yahoo.com

Have you tried a valve adjustment?
Unleaded gas will cause valve recession, this takes-up all the valve lash and hangs the exhaust valves open, causing rough running.
You may be surprized how well that 200K SL6 engine runs after you adjust the valves to the proper lash. (.010 intake, .020 on the exhaust)
Search the messages for Valve Adjustment (*all* words, not "any") to get more info.
Here is one that comes-up:
<A HREF="http://www.slantsix.org/cgi-bin/webbbs_config.pl?read=4815">http://www.slantsix.org/cgi-bin/webbbs_config.pl?read=4815</A>
DD

<FONT COLOR="ff0000">For Gold Book prices see <A HREF="http://www.manheimgold.com/car_lo.html" ... lo.html</A>

1963 PLYMOUTH VALIANT V200 Dsp/HP Eng Fair Good Exc Show Loan
2D CONVERTIBLE 1963-66 225/145 6C 3,500 5,000 7,000 9,300 4,500
2D SEDAN 1963-66 225/145 6C 1,500 2,400 3,000 4,800 2,200
4D SEDAN 1963-66 225/145 6C 1,000 1,800 2,500 4,300 1,600
4D WAGON 1963-66 225/145 6C 1,200 2,000 2,700 4,500 1,800
Add: V8 273/180 $400 Ded: 171/101hp $300, V100 trim $200

Data updated June 2002.

Chuck</FONT>


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Chuck and Doug! You guys are the bomb!!!!: <FONT COLOR="ff0000">For Gold Book prices see


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