Survivor '69 Coupe with a 6-cylinder and a 3-speed manual

[MO]

Not likely this year, but maybe next; you never know. But I might make the Camaro National's with a little good timing though if you have plans for that. It would be my pleasure to hook up with you, Charlotte and David.

[68SixBangerRS]

The "new" 230 engine is completely original.  The engine's stamp indicates it was assembled on May 15th, 1970 at the Flint, MI plant.  It also has a partial VIN...something that was not always done on 6-cylinder engines that I have seen (and owned).

[68SixBangerRS]

The engine is completely original, including its starter.  It is a 40k mile engine...an incredible rarity these days.  The starter cleaned up beautifully.  Its date indicates it was assembled on May 5th, 1970.

[68SixBangerRS]

Since the '70 engine has a good carb stove, I decided to use its beautiful air cleaner.  The paint is nearly perfect and it really shines.  Note the date code in green paint which shows it was assembled on the 122nd day of 1970.

[68SixBangerRS]

The fan was cleaned with polishing compound and Turtle Wax. 

[68SixBangerRS]

Dropping the 230 in was easy...it slid right in.

[68SixBangerRS]

A close-up of the carb's heat shield.

[68SixBangerRS]

I am happy to report the engine swap was a complete success.  The 230 produces excellent power and easily keeps up with modern traffic.  I can't really tell much difference between the 230 and a 250...the best way to drive it is to give it plenty of pedal off the line and shift to 2nd at 20-25 mph, then shift to 3rd at 40-45.  It cruises easily at 75, but it seems happier at 65-70.  Most drivers follow behind at a close distance to watch it glide down the hiway.  It produces many smiles and thumbs up...I like it a lot. 

[MO]

Awesome! Thanks for the follow up!!

[David K]

Fantastic news!

[169INDY]

Sweet Progress. & Having Fun for sure

[David K]

I’ve never seen the carburetor heat shield before…..found it in a parts book for 1970 models.

[68SixBangerRS]

David...you are correct, Sir...the heat shield is from a 1970.  I swapped in the 230 "as-is"...in its original 1970 configuration.  It has an obnoxious exhaust leak which has prompted me to replace the manifold gasket (progressing nicely...should be done by this evening).  The leak didn't prevent me from taking Charlotte out and driving her for a shakedown run of 50 hiway miles.  The 230 stumbled some from idle up to middle RPMs, which I believe may be due to the leak.  The original Monojet carb from the 250 is going on the 230, and I am removing the non-1969 items like the CCS solenoid and the anti-dieseling solenoid, but I am considering keeping the heat shield as I think it's a good idea and may improve the car's drivability in summer conditions.

Thanks to all for your kind words.  I think Charlotte is going to attract a great deal of attention due to her now unusual drivetrain.  I am glad she is appreciated on here for her originality. 

[David K]

I would check the nuts that hold the “wing washers” to the cylinder head. They do tend to loosen up over time. Verify the carb rubber plugs/vacuum advance hose is good.
Have you checked the dwell for the points?

[68SixBangerRS]

The points looked like new...no appreciable wear or burn spots.  The manifold gasket still had factory orange paint on it (the original).  Once the manifold was removed the source of the leak  was obvious...the gasket was compromised in two places (see first photo).  Our weather changed from 67 deg and sunshine at noon to 50 deg with rain and high winds at 2pm, so the replacement project will have to wait until tomorrow.