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Bowtiehunter said engine has internal issues-- suggests she get a replacement motor-- I have not been over to view --scheduling is a difficult issue. She is looking for an engine -- as we all know CL purchase is interesting at best-- (just look at this thread how sideways it got) she is...

if you are sure the rod diagnosis is correct --then here you go on craigslist now. https://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/5545719128.html this was my slant car & when i changed to a 225 years ago. i couldn't locate the threads on this car so they might be lost with server upgrades & such ,Lawrence

I sent her a pm with my phone # I think she lives right here in Wichita Ks-- hopefully this will be an simple fix. Lawrence

you might have issues with the convertor , if your 67 is the newer larger snout. Hopefully not but that is what i would check first. (67 is a changeover year) Lawrence this is based on stock info-- no telling what has been changed in these cars. as for tc bolts never heard of removing...

dust shield that mounts on a slant 6 by the distributor, Lawrence

contact Charlie S he has & does race a 170 & will have real world knowledge on the it. Lawrence

drive to Rustyrat rods place pay him for some mechanic'n & your problems will be answered, Lawrence

From your last response do not swap , drive your 170 as is& sell/save your super six for another project. You are the only one that can answer your supersix question, there is enough debate thAt switching to As 2 bbl might not offer the hoped for improvemnet

no experience with the super six-- but have experience with the 170 in a 1962 valiant, the thing was ok , could not get into traffic in flat Kansas--- Swapped a used 225 in night & day difference same intake/exhaust/carb-- just more cubes. since you have the super-- maybe, if you have a...

go to slant six.org & research the 170, to me no, the 170 is lackluster at best in the torque department, a 225 it would make a difference. Lawrence

P/s is passenger side

driver's side bracket is hard to find-- check your cylinder head to make sure the p/s bracket will work-- (bolt hole tapped) I heard old trucks use the d/s bracket --so you might search old slant trucks. any pics that car? Lawrence

that is common on slant cars-- the above posts have hit the points you need to check-- , I think there was a tsb(a Chrysler bulletin about this issue) put an aftermarket oil pressure gauge in & go, Lawrence

Charlie is the man-- ask his advice on the slant & the 170 he won't steer you wrong, Lawrence

What is wrong with it? spray some carb cleaner on it & drive it. I second RRR on the carter carb being a good carb. Nice detailed photos of the part in question though-- I commend your efforts--- sure beats the usual my car won't run question with 0 details or photos. post up...

are you always driving up hill in a head wind? members have given you great suggestions, you need to figure out the health of your car right now-- what timing is running, are the valves adjusted, is the carb functional, exhaust leak? Heck are your tires low on air pressure-- that can cause...

Won't a. 66/67. Style. Work? Lawrence

that car was sold & is still being driven locally. I run into him occasionally . Lawrence

here is my old project for a 62 valiant

your car, your money. go to slantsix.org-- great info on that site--- tuning tips & real world mpg. I think Aggressive Ted is a mpg fanatic with his documentation of what works . best advice-- is make a plan-- then ask your questions & then make your car how you want it@!! shoot put...

looks much better--- do you have air?? that would help a lot-- it is coming along-- keep it up ,Lawrence

be careful on the de-sludging-- try to keep as much out of the engine as possible-- Lawrence

they will make some noise-- they should smooth out the idle-- I adjusted at idle -- others adjust cold-- just make sure you are on intake or exhaust when making the adjustment.

were you careful to get the middle valves adjusted correctly-- there are 2 intake or exhaust valves next to each other-- make sure that you put the correct adjustment on them-- this can cause a wheezing-- if the valves are correct your engine should have quieted down & smoothed out. next...

I do not understand-- you asked for advice & then ignore it. you have a slant 6 with mechanical lifters they need periodic adjustment-- you have the engine apart ready for adjustment --you have been given good advice & the procedures to start making this engine perform better, dump your...

did you adjust the valves? clean up the rocker gear? what did you do to the car besides remove the valve cover?

before you start buying parts throwing $$ at it-- clean it the best you can-- air compressor really helps. see how it runs 1st-- adjust the valves since you have the cover off read the following: Post subject: Valve adjustment procedure (Thu May 19, 2005 1:16 pm) Reply with quote You will...

please follow some of the steps above-- from the sound of your description-- your engine block /radiator has flow issues due to many years of abuse-- it needs a thorough cleaning both the block & radiator Lawrence

look at the top side of the head-- it has 2 bolt holes for this --- but anywhere you can maintain balance is good. Lawrence

there is a later model pan that will work (369 ?)-- also you can shim the passenger side motor mount & that will raise the engine up a bit to clear ,while your looking for the center link-- what happened to the pan on the engine removed? -- good luck Lawrence