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- Joined
- May 15, 2003
- Location
- Northern CA
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I just acquired a solid 1970 142 with B20 and twin SU carbs with manual transmission.
I have rebuilt several 240/740/940's, but this is my first 142. I have replaced all the fluids after inspecting the car. No rust, bushes are tired and cleaning up interior bits, etc.
It has 400k miles though doesn't show. Engine ran roughly when it rolled off the trailer, but after a few years sitting wouldn't stay running.
Here is my question...I sent off the carbs and now back, but I feel the need to pull the head and inspect the pistons while having the top end rebuilt. Or maybe just a compression check and run it...
However, are there solid sources for new valvetrain parts besides IPD? I know VP and CVR...are there one stop shops I am missing?
My budget on this one is limited to <1k, but I feel like the valves and springs and pushrods ought to be replaced as well as a minor shave.
What am I not thinking about on this solid roller pushrod runner?
Cheers and thanks in advance, Rick
I just acquired a solid 1970 142 with B20 and twin SU carbs with manual transmission.
I have rebuilt several 240/740/940's, but this is my first 142. I have replaced all the fluids after inspecting the car. No rust, bushes are tired and cleaning up interior bits, etc.
It has 400k miles though doesn't show. Engine ran roughly when it rolled off the trailer, but after a few years sitting wouldn't stay running.
Here is my question...I sent off the carbs and now back, but I feel the need to pull the head and inspect the pistons while having the top end rebuilt. Or maybe just a compression check and run it...
However, are there solid sources for new valvetrain parts besides IPD? I know VP and CVR...are there one stop shops I am missing?
My budget on this one is limited to <1k, but I feel like the valves and springs and pushrods ought to be replaced as well as a minor shave.
What am I not thinking about on this solid roller pushrod runner?
Cheers and thanks in advance, Rick