<VV> ring job - looking for running engine

[Frank McCormick]

I am very surprised.- had a look at the listing and I have never seen
such a detailed description!!!
Good luck finding an engine.

-Frank


Dave Smith wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a '67 4-speed Monza that I bought off ebay a couple weeks ago.
> http://tinyurl.com/9g7jq3
>
> The engine says it was a rebuilt done by a Texas Corvair Club tech
> session but now I have my doubts.  After about 450 miles the oil pump
> failed.  I had that rebuilt and the oil pressure is good, but the
> amount of smoke it pumps out makes the car undriveable.  I'm not in
> the position right now for a project car (have an NSU Sport Prinz and
> there's a couple motorcycle projects in the way).  The mechanic said
> $2,500 for a ring job which is too much for me right now.
>
> Any chance someone has a running engine for sale?  I'm in Sacramento,
> California.  I'm looking for work right now but I could get a rental
> and drive out to pick up an engine.
>
> -Dave
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