Re: Dad's 56

Posted by d c On 2021/6/12 9:18:54

Looks like the top of that lifter left of center is cracked too. You are most assuredly pulling the pan, full tear down inspect and clean, ck cam lobes clean rocker tubes etc. I did not see where you live-ie hot , or moderate climate? Car will be used in good weather? I urge you to block those heat riser cross overs if that’s the case. Recommend pertronix, modern carb with electric choke if cold and hot weather usage. Others will disagree with me here I’m sure but the 4gc have multiple issues - float design, heat soak, vapor flooding. There are good service sheets listed on the site. There are contemporary bulletins on it from other sources documenting this. Flooding can be an engine killer too. Good luck. Have fun most importantly.