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Welcome to FordPinto.com, The home of the PCCA => General Help- Ask the Experts... => Topic started by: WillyP on August 07, 2012, 11:05:24 PM
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Hey there...I'm new here and have a few questions for the knowledgable masses. 18 years ago I bought an early '70s Pinto engine and installed it into my 1947 Willys Jeep...a fairly easy conversion at that time. I sold the Jeep, and now have it back!! I really know very little about the engine.
My main questions are: 1) how to tell exactly what it is (1.6, 1.8, 2.0, etc) 2) are there suggestions for a newer engine that has the same bellhousing, perhaps something with TBI, 3) my carb seems to really run rich and the engine is terribly sluggish and low on power. I have minimal experience with carbs and I know this one has been tinkered with in ways it probably didn't like (and it lives at 7,700 ft)...what can I do? (rebuild, reinvent, retire, reexamine my brain?)
Any help is greatly appreciated. Remember, i'm a Jeep guy, I drive slow over bumpy roads. My brain follows suit. Assume I don't know what you're talking about and give me details. It won't hurt my feelings. I may just drive over your car, though, if you get too out of hand. Thanks so much!!!!
Eric
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Do you have any pictures of the Engine? those would be helpful.
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1.6 was a overhead valve engine,and came with a 1 barrel carb.. The 2.0 has a over head cam and came with a 2 barrel carb...
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Thanks for the info. It does have an overhead cam and a two barrel carb. I don't have any pictures to post yet, but I think we're making progress.
Any suggestions for a motor upgrade that would keep the stock BH? Or anyone who does quality rebuilds of the stock 2-barrel? Thanks again!!!
Eric