I pulled the engine apart today. 2 connecting rod bearings where spun and most of the rest of them were warn down the to copper. The main bearings where fine. The other wierd thing was all but 1 of the top compression rings where broken and fell out as I pulled the pistons from the block. I don't know what would cause that sort of wide spread breakage. The cylinder walls seem ok. The pistons were very worn and still stock. I verified that I have a Cobra Jet block and crank shaft, for what it's worth.I also pulled the pedal box and break booster ... what a pain in the ass. It took me more time to pull out that stuff then pulling the engine. Anyway the only thing left to pull now is the suspension. I took the measurements to build a dolly to put the car on for body work and painting.
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