Geez, I should really look before I key. Didn't see your reply
before I posted asking for help again.

I shall get on the timing chain and gears, and valve seals ASAP.

My sincere thanks for the great advice!

Dave


--- In big-cube-cady@y..., "sctur601" <sctur601@y...> wrote:
> Hi, I think you will want to replace the timing chain SOON and if
you
> have the tools the valve seals should be replaced too. Other than
> this there isnt anything that really needs to be changed. You might
> want to put an HEI distributor just for reliability.
> have fun with your Cad.
> --- In big-cube-cady@y..., "dvchevalier" <dvchevalier@y...> wrote:
> > Greetings, fellow big cubed members. Bought a very clean "garage
> > queen," red 1972 Eldorado convertible with white leather last
> Fall.
> > I'm very proud to be the 2nd owner of this floating dream. Going
> to
> > do a little work to her to bring her up to 100%, but her body,
> > chrome, paint and rag top are absolutely perfect. She's really
> near
> > ready for her first car show this summer. 91,000 original miles
on
> > the 500 cid. Already had the big spreadbore carb rebuilt to like
> > new, but here is my question to the group:
> >
> > What should I be looking for in that motor with this much mileage
> and
> > 30 years under her belt. Are these motors tough on timing
chains,
> > oil pumps, or what? Don't want to think about doing a complete
> tear
> > down and rebuild of the mootr, as of yet. But would like to make
> > sure her "weak link" doesn't pop in the mean time.
> >
> > Thanks for the help, and I'm really proud to be a part of this
SIG!
> >
> > Dave Chevaliér
> > Ogden, Utah