Hello all, I am taking on rebuilding my fathers first car a 1966 mustang that he bought when he was 18 and has been garaged and undriven for nearly 40 years. It has 38,000 original miles. The engine was of unknown status, and could not get to turn over by hand after soaking, so I pulled the engine and plan to have it machined etc before putting back together. It actually looks pretty good inside, I've torn apart much worse.... anyways might as well do some work and improvements while it is out.
200ci automatic 1966, everything is stock.
We want to keep it mostly stock, but make some improvements that will give it some more power for modern driving. I want this to be a fun car to take around town, not a perfect show pony.
I plan to put in flat top pistons, total seal piston rings, arp rod bolts, double roller timing chain on the bottom end.
I may put in a new cam - I could use some guidance on this, valve job, and any other recommendations while it is out? Adjustable rockers, valve springs etc..
As far as the carb, I think we want to keep it with the original style autolite, but it is my understanding that classic inlines offers a "universal 1v" carb that has some drivability improvements.
Ignition wise, I think we will upgrade to the DUI or similar systems
If you were in my shoes, with the engine out and torn down, how would you put it back together. Wanting to keep it budget friendly, easy to source, and mostly stock.
Thank you for all your help.
200ci automatic 1966, everything is stock.
We want to keep it mostly stock, but make some improvements that will give it some more power for modern driving. I want this to be a fun car to take around town, not a perfect show pony.
I plan to put in flat top pistons, total seal piston rings, arp rod bolts, double roller timing chain on the bottom end.
I may put in a new cam - I could use some guidance on this, valve job, and any other recommendations while it is out? Adjustable rockers, valve springs etc..
As far as the carb, I think we want to keep it with the original style autolite, but it is my understanding that classic inlines offers a "universal 1v" carb that has some drivability improvements.
Ignition wise, I think we will upgrade to the DUI or similar systems
If you were in my shoes, with the engine out and torn down, how would you put it back together. Wanting to keep it budget friendly, easy to source, and mostly stock.
Thank you for all your help.