Eric,
I am not sure about the chevy rod in the 1495, if you are going that route get
a
1725 for a starting place, for all kinds of reasons more cc's, bearings,
availability. Then take a deep breath and get ready to exercise your patience
and
wallet.
Jim 66 SV
ejmw7762@netscape.net wrote:
> I dismantled my 1495 engine today to make sure everything was just so before
> I put it back in the car and I found lots of bad things.
>
> One of the rings on #4 had broken and seems to have scratched the bore
> slightly.
>
> Also there semes to be some discoloration in the bores which I guess is a
> result of the car sitting with a blown headgasket. Still very smooth however.
>
> Also, there is evidence of blowby on the pistons. Its not awful but it's
> there.
>
> And there is some metal transfer on the conrod bearings as well as some
> slight wear on the crank itself.
>
> My question is this: Should I decide to replace the pistons and rods can
> anyone suggest a chevy equivalent?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Eric
>
> '62 serII
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