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