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Tom,

Patience is the name of the game. Jeeps are simple machines, but they are a lot more quirky then your Buick in comparison. A GM corporate engine is more forgiving, and will run/perform...

It's a lot more promising than I expected. The block looks darned near perfect under the valve guides. Spray them down, smack the open valves with a rubber hammer. Looks like you may get away with...

It appears that the engine has spent time underwater. Whether the rust came from the exhaust system, and filtered up into the engine? Is it rust or mud deposits? It isn't impossible, but highly...

That, my friend is ugly. The first shot from the hip would be to start figuring on a rebuild, and to be ready for a cracked block. Now, the optimistic side wants to dig deeper before condemning the...

I had read that the Buicks were the executive muscle car, and the Monte Carlos were the gentleman's cruiser. I liked the fit and finish of the Buicks and Oldsmobiles. Even the Chryslers were good...

I had a '68 Dodge Coronet. It was not close to a show winner, but very drivable. I have had a soft spot for the executive muscle cars. Anyone can build a Camaro or Mustang.

I'd like to see the Wildcat. I like to see other cars that aren't Chevelles and Mustangs. A side project I have clogging up the drive way is a '65 Fairlane 500. The engine was stuck, but now turns...

There is always hope. I would pull the head and check it out. Being that you were able to remove the spark plugs, tells me the head isn't in too bad of shape. I would not try and turn the engine...