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·Okay so I'm having engine oil burning problems and took the '67 to a rebuilder here in San Jose recommended by VMFers.
Well the guy at Ralph's Machine shop (Andy) was very freindly and helpful. Suggested the ol' leakdown test and then make a informed decision.
He asked what carb I was using and when I said a Road Demon he made a awful face. Said they were terrible carbs that always ran rich and would slowly ruin rings because of that. He won't guarantee a engine of his with a Demon. He said they sure are marketed well and that's why people buy them, oh and they look pretty too. Said I might get 14mpg on the highway if I got a Edelbrock or Holley. Oh well I'm a sucker for good marketing..../forums/images/icons/mad.gif
So looks like some serious engine work is in my future.
Oh and then I find out the rattle noise in my left front is my rotor moving on the hub. Not a good thing. Getting that fixed Thursday.
Can you say money pit?????/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif
Well the guy at Ralph's Machine shop (Andy) was very freindly and helpful. Suggested the ol' leakdown test and then make a informed decision.
He asked what carb I was using and when I said a Road Demon he made a awful face. Said they were terrible carbs that always ran rich and would slowly ruin rings because of that. He won't guarantee a engine of his with a Demon. He said they sure are marketed well and that's why people buy them, oh and they look pretty too. Said I might get 14mpg on the highway if I got a Edelbrock or Holley. Oh well I'm a sucker for good marketing..../forums/images/icons/mad.gif
So looks like some serious engine work is in my future.
Oh and then I find out the rattle noise in my left front is my rotor moving on the hub. Not a good thing. Getting that fixed Thursday.
Can you say money pit?????/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif