Pinto Car Club of America

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

Do you have any pictures of the Engine? those would be helpful.

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...

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