Engine rebuild advice wanted

Posted by Steve Watrous on June 30, 1997 at 08:55:10

We've gotten our 31 coupe so it will stop now (finally) thanks in part to many of you on Dale's fine web site.Now if it would just GO.The engine will have to be rebuilt it uses about a quart of 30 wt in 45 miles and fouls the number 2 & 3 plugs with disgusting regularity. And it has no power.My questions are:
should I consider modern shell bearing inserts?
should I have a counterweighted crank installed?
how about the high compression heads from the company in TX?

I would like resonable power but don't want a hot rod.

I'm also considering the "Float-a-motor" rear mount kit but I'm concerned as to what provides the fore and aft positioning of the drive train and the front wish bone if the motor is allowed to float in rubber mounts?? I really would like the reduced vibration that the combination of counterbalanced/balanced engine and rubber mounts would logically seam to offer but I'm skeptical of anything that seems to good to be true.I'd love to hear the experiences and opinions of those of you who may have gone this root.
Best Regards,
Steve


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