Hi Everyone (Anyone?), Lol:
It's been a while since I posted, so I thought I'd do a quick update.
The car is currently in storage for the winter, but I am using this time to have the original 1973 225 /6 rebuilt. The engine is currently being reassembled in New Minas, Nova Scotia by a local engine shop, and is basically a stock project. I have decided on a couple of simple upgrades, but nothing too crazy (or expensive). Here are a few pictures of the engine as it sits today, plus two of what it looked like when it was initially dropped off. When the shop foreman pulled this mover apart, the reason it had been removed from the car by the previous owner for 'making an odd noise', became evident. Broken rings in #3 and #4 cylinders, with fairly extensive scoring damage! So, we overbored by .040 to clean it all up. Also, did a bit of milling to ensure good mating with the head and we installed a bit better cam. One main journal was worn on the crankshaft, so we went .010 for the rods and .020 for the mains. Stock cam specs show .378 valve lift, but we found one with .405 -.411 lift to give it a little bit more sexiness. 2-angle regrind on the valves. Arguably, I decided that the cost of the 3-angle grind really didn't correlate well with what advantages would be recognized. I might draw fire for that, but whatever. A buddy in Ontario was kind enough to supply a Super Six 2bbl manifold, air filter and the necessary kickdown linkage, so I'm all set up on that front. Found a guy locally who rebuilds carburetors, and he had a well-tuned (fingers crossed) rebuild using original parts, so that's good also. Recently purchased a spare A904 transmission that is currently being rebuilt with some upgraded gearing which should help out a bit. I will probably do something with the differential later on, but that has to wait . It's all about funding, right? 'Budget? We don't need no stinking budget!!' Lol.
She's coming along...
Hope you enjoy the pics.
Shawn
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