1964 Valiant "Get Runnin & Drivin"

Ok, so here's what's fixin to happen. I gotta keep this little car runnin and drivin, or I'm afraid it'll sit and go to hell. It sat since like 1980 before I got it. It's sat enough. On initial startup first thing of the day it rattles and knocks pretty good and the oil light stays on till like 20 Mississippi. So, it obviously has some worn bearings. If it's like most of these engines, with these forged cranks, all it needs is bearings. So, we're gonna snatch the 170 out, stick it on the stand fully assembled, whoop the pan off, put rods and mains in it. Then a new timing chain set. I have an extra NOS one that's MADE IN USA. I also have a new oil pump I am going to put on it and then put it back in. I'm not even gonna take the valve cover off. I believe as good as it runs, someone had the head done at some point, but did nothing to the bottom end. It's either that, OR the oil pickup is restricted with sludge. The latter is entirely possible, since it did have some sludge buildup up top when I first got it. This will buy me all the time I need for any future engine swap and I can keep driving it as long as I need to. I will take pictures and maybe video.