What to do with parts motor?

Arawak

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Picked up a 1976 Chrysler 105 today for $150 (Canadian). I have been keeping my eye open for a 4 cylinder motor to use for parts if I ever need for the FrankenChrysler. Seems in decent shape, looks like it's had a car coil conversion, I think. Not seized, but no idea if it's a runner. Came with controls, cables, harness, and even a Glenn's manual.

So... what's the best thing to do at this point? Should I disassemble into the parts, oil, and put away in boxes? Leave it whole? Are there things that should be tested (like compression) and if I do disassemble, how far down?

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gm280

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Arawak, that is the exact reason I don't buy anything like that. Because my mentality is that everything can be refurbished to look and run like new. So I would make that engine a top notch running engine again and completely repaint it to look perfectly new as well. There is no such thing as a parts anything with me. But that is just my thinking for what it's worth. Yes it is a curse. :noidea:
 

Arawak

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LOL, I know what you're saying... but I think I'm past that... this is definitely bought for parts. I have all winter to strip it down, just not sure exactly how to approach it, and don't want to rush into and find out that I should have done something when it was all in one piece.
 

GA_Boater

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Why not see if it will run without investing any money or a very minimal investment? Often an owner gives up trying to get a motor running and all the while they skip the basics and run right past a simple to fix problem.

That's unless the rods are sticking out of the block!
 

Frank Acampora

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If you are going to store it indoor, very little needs to be oiled. I personally have the room so I store parts engines whole and strip off what I need when I need them--parts don't get lost that way. However, if you don't have the room then stripping the engine is definitely the way to go. Save the starter, solenoid, carbs, pistons, flywheel (although they usually don't go bad) and distributor. Save the lower unit and if it has power TnT save that. If the transom clamps have the steering tube mount holes save them. The rest is usually worthless so scrap it. Crankshafts usually don't go bad in a running engine but if you have room it might be worth saving. Oh, you can use the cover to experiment with decals and painting so save that too. Really, it depends upon how deep into buying and restoring engines you intend to go.

Being a borderline hoarder, I have buckets of old stock bolts which I will never use and tons of useless parts which I save "Because you never know when you might need one." Yeah, my garage is crowded.
 
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64osby

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I've parted out a few small motors. I get a box and label it well with the model number, inside flaps and outside several sides. That way when i open the box I'm not trying to remember what model is in it.
 

jerryjerry05

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Sounds like all the necessary parts are there.Do a compression/ spark test.
See if it will run.
You never know?? You might be able to sell it for a profit or maybe need to replace the one you have???

I have NO place for storage so I take the good parts and scrap the rest.​
 

Arawak

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Thanks guys. The FrankenChrysler I have is a good solid motor with only 15 hrs on it since it was rebuilt. Not looking to replace it, just have parts on hand if needed to keep it running.

So now that I know what's worth keeping, I guess my next few spare evenings are covered :)

PS - Frank I'm definitely going to have a go at painting the cowling... probably not as nice as yours though....
 

Frank Acampora

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The reason my covers are "nice" is because it is almost all flatwork. Then, decals are applied--about 75 bucks for a mirror image pair. The letters and medallions are salvaged off old junkyard Chrysler autos. I apply them with 5200. It is white so small mistakes don't show against the white background paint.

With all that flat area it is not difficult to get a good paint job. Even though I have a professional spray gun courtesy of an uncle who worked for GM, ALL my covers were done with rattle cans. The secret is preparation: You can never sand enough, fill dings between coats, use a primer for the first two coats and then as many color coats as you feel is sufficient.
 
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