Re: Got my feet wet.: '56 400-Blog

Posted by 64avanti On 2013/10/20 18:51:24

I'll take some photos in the morning, now that it's back down on the ground.
Tried to get her started yesterday but no compression, about 30-40 psi per hole. That means the rings are stuck.It takes about 70 to go varoom so it looks like she is ready to part or sell whole.
If I could just get it warmed up, I'll bet the rings would loosen. It looks great off the jacks & the leveling system has it sitting pretty. Bummer.
I missed a great '57 Pontiac the other day on CL so maybe I'll buy the '55 400 in Oregon?? really want a'56 though.
If you need a rock solid & complete '56, let me know. I will write it up soon for the classifieds.