therobski

Just by chance did you get the sending unit replacement with the same amount of OHM'S as the gauge in the dash? I forgot what the number was but the new replacement unit I got did not work for the 64 gauge. MY car is a resto mod anyway so I bought a new Autometer fuel gauge. End of story..

sunderlandmorrow

If I recall correctly I don't think my gas gauge worked either after replacing, I must have done the same as you. I will check once the car is running again (Very soon)

sunderlandmorrow

Now I found a fellow forum member to rebuild the engine as it just wasn't looking too good. It seemed like a very tired engine but still ran okay. Once I saw some bearing-like material in the oil pan I knew it was probably time to rebuild, I couldn't see myself putting it all back together knowing what I had seen.

I brought the engine down to Gene in Fremont (64Rocket) on the forums here. He has done many of these engines and it worked out perfectly. When I originally got off the phone with Gene, I knew it would be a no bs type transaction. No delays in time, no hidden fees here or there just a great experience all around (assuming the thing runs good and I have yet to fire it up)!

Some pictures of the rebuild:


Carb rebuilt by a shop nearby in Fremont:
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Crankshaft back from machine shop:
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Block all cleaned up:
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Block painted original color:
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Bearings in:
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Crankshaft in and bearing caps torqued:
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Oil pan painted and installed:
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Pistons installed (Also a new timing cover as the old one was pretty pitted):
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Water pump and heads on:
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Pulleys intake and valve covers:
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I transported it back home up north and put it on my engine stand and began to finish the rest:

New fuel pump, rebuilt the power steering pump, new t stat, new belts, rebuilt and painted the alternator, painted all of the brackets etc.
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Bolted the trans and torque converter onto the engine:
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Now, this is where I am at right now:

Engine and trans put in, carburetor installed with new air filter and gasket, new power steering hoses, new heater core installed etc:
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That is all for now and I have all of the other parts painted, wheel wells, front end, etc. I just need some time to finish it as I am super busy with school again right now. I am very much looking forward to firing it up! Also I believe we are going to do dual exhaust on it and hopefully soon before I finish everything on it.

RetroRanger

That looks really nice, ill bet you cant wait to fire it up!!

Tj Pal

Can’t wait to see the finished product.