Re: IML: 62 Rebuild or Replace Engine?

[sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx]

It doesn't sound like any " Rebuild in a can" is going to make significant improvements.If the rings are stuck, or broken, prolonged use will certainly destroy the cylinder bores( if not already). An engine trans-plant sounds like the best solution now. Then the original engine can be disassembled, and inspected and assessed for damage, and a rebuild. The block can be re-sleeved, and the porosity issue handled with a weld and stitch, or drill and plug process.That can be done, at only the best  machine shops.If you want a 413 block, they were used till 1976 in motor homes and heavy duty Dodge trucks.It looks like you have a full plate.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "JIM LORENZEN" <jdlpdx@xxxxxxxxxxx>


Hi Graham,

 

I agree with Steve.  If your 413 was burning that much oil in 50 miles, you would make the Aston-Martin in"Goldfinger" during the chase scene look Eco-Friendly.  Not only that, you'd be getting "Thank-you" notes from your favorite spark plug manufacturer.   A little smoke out the oil filler cap and draft tube are normal.  My '60 has been doing that every since I got her and that was when she was 10 years old with 57,000 miles.

Still, that oil is going some place and at a rate that isn't  normal.  Stick your finger up the draft tube and my guess is that you'll find where most of your oil is going.  A valve cover gasket leak is probable as well.

After sitting for 14 years, my '60 is smoking a bit out the passenger side exhaust.  I expect that it will go away after being driven.  Oil consumption has been low so far.  How much do you drive yours?

I'd follow John's advice and see what happens.

What ever you do, if the engine is the original one, keep it !!!  If you want to put an "intrim" engine in it do so but keep the original.   Personally, I'd go straight for a rebuild kit and like make it a winter project.  If you can do a jig-saw puzzel, you can rebuild one of these engines.

Good luck

 

Jim L. in OR
    '60 Crown 4dr Southampton
    '62 Crown 4dr Southampton

 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Graham Quimby" <ghquimby@xxxxxxx>

To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:13 PM

Subject: IML: 62 Rebuild or Replace Engine?

Fellow Imperialists,

I have two problems with my 413.  First, the block is porous. The block
was leaking coolant between the freeze plugs.  After two treatments of
engine block sealer, it appears to have stopped leaking.  Second, I have
a problem with blow-by.  I do not have PCV yet, but I hope to add it
soon.  Thin smoke is coming from the oil filler cap and draft tube, but
I donâ??t see any smoke coming out the tailpipe). The engine burns a quart
of oil almost every 50 miles.  I have tried using Restore and it does
seem to be improving the blow-by. With the problems I have, should the
original engine be rebuilt, or should I start looking for a replacement
engine?

Thanks,
Graham Quimby
1962 Caramel Crown




-----------------  http://www.imperialclub.com   -----------------
This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please
reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be
shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the
Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm