If you need info, why do you need someone in person? You can find almost anything you need here or on www.slantsix.org. As far as how the engine works, it is just like any engine from the 1960's - carburetor and points ignition. Are you planning to take it apart? Then it gets more specific. The engine itself didn't change much until they stopped making it in ~1984? Hydraulic lifters and electronic ignition were the biggest changes. Now if you have the rare, early aluminum block things get interesting.