Chuck Valiant
Beer Member
I've been in the market for a new to me /6 since my started smoking. After looking for six months I finally found one and it's a Super Six!
Took a look at the engine today and it will be delivered tomorrow. It is from a '77 Aspen station wagon, I noticed that the motor mounts are completely different as is the k-frame, it has electronic ignition, and a 5/8's heater hose. I'm guessing it is a beefier alternator and it might have a different oil pan and pickup.
I'm gonna rebuild this engine in my garage before I attempt to put it in my Valiant. As I tell the people that ask me questions while I'm wrenching on my car "Yo no soy mechanico." In fact I'm probably the worst mechanic in the world. That being said I'm not afraid, this car wouldn't even start when I first got it. I've read every article at slantsix.org, I own a service manual and have found some others on the web (a 1977 super six one would be great.)
I tried looking for links and threads from people attempting the same and have yet to find something, if you could help that would be great?
I plan on buying a gasket kit and as many new parts as feasible. There is also a building a Slant Six engine book on eBay that I might get.
It is a automatic engine going into a automatic car. I purchased the throttle cable and kickdown as well. I believe the engine and transmission that is in my Valiant are from 1969 so I don't think I'm gonna need a bushing but we'll see.
So again any wisdom would be great, any questions too. I hope to keep posting as I do this build.
-Joe
Took a look at the engine today and it will be delivered tomorrow. It is from a '77 Aspen station wagon, I noticed that the motor mounts are completely different as is the k-frame, it has electronic ignition, and a 5/8's heater hose. I'm guessing it is a beefier alternator and it might have a different oil pan and pickup.
I'm gonna rebuild this engine in my garage before I attempt to put it in my Valiant. As I tell the people that ask me questions while I'm wrenching on my car "Yo no soy mechanico." In fact I'm probably the worst mechanic in the world. That being said I'm not afraid, this car wouldn't even start when I first got it. I've read every article at slantsix.org, I own a service manual and have found some others on the web (a 1977 super six one would be great.)
I tried looking for links and threads from people attempting the same and have yet to find something, if you could help that would be great?
I plan on buying a gasket kit and as many new parts as feasible. There is also a building a Slant Six engine book on eBay that I might get.
It is a automatic engine going into a automatic car. I purchased the throttle cable and kickdown as well. I believe the engine and transmission that is in my Valiant are from 1969 so I don't think I'm gonna need a bushing but we'll see.
So again any wisdom would be great, any questions too. I hope to keep posting as I do this build.
-Joe