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Captain Easy, Thanks for your input. What I'm most worried about is that the low mileage I'm getting now indicates something very wrong with this car. I posted this in a earlier reply, but I almost got a Subaru wagon, but just couldn't get excited about it. I really do want this Valiant, and...

slantsixdan, I'm doing my best to avail myself of the advice and info in this thread. I've ordered two of the books mentioned in your "Post subject: New To Slant-6 Car Ownership? Buy These Three Books!" post on slantsix.org. I also registered at slantsix.org and am waiting for the admin there...

Once again guys, big thanks all around from this noob. I'm motivated to learn, and its definitely worth trying the out simple/cheap/free fixes before going for and engine swap or rebuild. One thing about that engine listed on Craigslist: it may not be any better than the engine I have now...

Thanks for posting that, rmchrgr. I guess I ought to consider that as an option. Something tells me, though, that after the labor cost of having another engine put in my Valiant, I might as well go a head rebuild the engine it has now.

65DartGTconv, Thanks for underlining what BillGrissom had to say. slantsixdan, I would much rather be working on this engine myself, and I'm motivated to learn. I know that in the end it will probably leave me and the car happier and my wallet fatter rather than flatter. However, where I...

slantsixdan, rmchrgr, Thanks again for all your replies and all the info. It was about four weeks ago when I picked up the car and spoke to the mechanic, so I may not have remembered exactly what he said about that knock-like sound that occurs only at idle when the engine warms up. I don't...

rmchrgr, What my mechanic had to say was very similar to what you wrote above. He said that the high leak down percentages are probably due to worn rings and/or valves, but that he can't be sure without taking the head off. He said that worst case I'd be looking at about $2,000 for an engine...

The carb is Holley 1920 and I just had it overhauled. Would you recommend replacing it with a NOS carb? if so, which one? The drum brakes are good, says my mechanic.

slantsixdan, I checked the odometer when I first got the car, and again earlier today. Today I did 15 miles on the interstate (according to the mile markers), and the odometer showed 15.3 miles. If anything that should slightly overestimate mileage, but not significantly - if the interstate...

I finally burned thru a whole tank of gas and calculated the mileage: 13mpg (mix of city and hwy) I was hoping for 15mpg or better, but 13 is sure beats 10.

67Dart273, I wanted to update the board with the work that was done on the car. Obviously I won't know if the mileage has gotten any better until I fill up the tank next. The mechanic said the leakage is due to worn rings and/or cylinders. The oil level is stable.

First, thanks to all who responded with tips and suggestions. I just got the car back from the shop and it is running much better. Actually it ran well before, but it had idled rough since I got it. The idle is still a bit rough, but a lot better than before. Here's what was done to it...

Thanks for all the replies, guys. There are no leaks (as far as I can tell). I had a tune up done about 4 weeks ago, and the car got a good bill of health. They checked each cylinder and compression is good. I've been checking mileage just using the odometer...

I've got a 1966 Valiant with a 225 slant six and the Torqueflite 3-speed auto. The engine is not original, and according to the casting numbers it is a 1980 production year engine. Anyway, I've had this car only about 2 months, its my first Mopar, my first slant six, and my first classic car...