Quote Originally Posted by geezer101 View Post
Hi and welcome to mightyram. Be prepared for the worst when pulling the engine apart. It might need a trip through a machine shop depending on what has caused the engine to lock up. There is a ton of info on site for tips and tricks so be prepared to do a lot of clicking and reading! The most trouble you will get out of the engine will be the Mikuni carb. Tricky to diagnose and work on - but there's always the option of swapping it for something better.
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Thats what I am thinking. I bought it knowing it wasn't running but not that it wouldn't turn over. He said he drove it and parked it, the next day went to start it and this is what it did. I did some research and if a chain broke or came off it could bind up. No external signs of damage etc. but I am planning at a minimum of new head, new rings, bearings and seals along with the timing chains. Its not too expensive until you have to get an outside party involved so hopefully no trips to the machine shop. My plans are to also convert to the Holley Sniper using the large bore 2GC setup. I figure I will by the weber adapter base and then make a new machined adapter that bolts to it in place of the weber adapter, reuse the stock air cleaner etc. keeping it looking mostly stock. I am after dependability and economy. It helps I own an established restoration shop though our focus is the 1966-77 Ford Broncos so this will be a nice change of pace for a quick project. I plan on documenting the process with the sniper. The biggest hurdle I am seeing is lack of parts availability so I am hoping as I compile a list between this site and the local salvage yards I can get everything I need. If there are any suppliers you may know of to point me too, brands to avoid etc. it will help for sure.