Re: It\'s not easy being green

The odd fire V6 isn't really known for lots of performance stock. But with a little help it can be a real stormer.
It still holds 2 class land speed records. I've heard in it's day it was used at the Brickyard, Indy 500, so it can't be all that bad.

Does it only smoke when it initiallty starts? Or does it smoke all the time.
Valve seals may be all it needs, they are 30 years old, a little tired by now,

 

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Keep her original, the 225 is sweet. If you ever get a chance to see me in Denver one day I will show you how to give a Dodge Ram a run for it's money, no joke. (up to 65 MPH) As for voltswagons I hate the things, always sratching the underside up my front bumper. /wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif Glad you are deciding to give a Jeepster a new chance at life, use the search feature on the forum to find 99% of your questions already asked and awnsered before sometime. If you don't find it is a shure thing that someone here knows an answer or can BS a decent one for you. See ya around, good luck on the new money hole...uh, uh, I mean project!!

John
I have the SM465! The SM is for Slow Mover, and the 465 is the wieght in pounds.

 

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Aaron,
Listen to RRich, watch out for Hurc! The 225 is great. Yours must be pretty sick. Fix it. Yeah, anybody on this board will glad to help or at least give you 2 cents worth.
Have fun!
RQ

'68 always "in the process" Charlotte, NC

 

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Welcome to the world of Jeepsters !!!!!
Yeah I'd say stay with the 225. It just depends on what you want to do, and how much you want to spend. I would rebuild the
225 and use quality parts to build it, and you ll have yourself an engine that will last for a long long time.

If you see this put your .02cents in.......................Thanks

 

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Thanks Guys!!

I think I'll keep the 225.

But I'll get back to you on what I can't get out from the Search Function of this board.
Off hand I'll be needing a part here and there so this will be the first place I look.

Thanks again.

Aaron Congleton

Wet Behind the Ears

 

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Now to stir the pot a bit. I'd reccomend going to the dark side and putting in a '79 or newer 231 even-fire Buick V-6. You could get a complete rebuilt engine from GM or an engine exchange shop and not have the hassles of rebuilding, (I've had many engines rebuilt and will probably have more done before I go, but there's always hassles). It might even be cheaper than rebuilding the 225 as 231 parts are more redily available and less expensive. Best bang for your buck is a '79 or newer 231/3.8L. It won't be stock anymore, but it will give a noticeable improvement over a stock 225. Some performance parts are available for the 225, but aren't cheap.

Tim
'66 Jeepster Commando w/Buick 252/4.1L V-6
'70 Wagoneer w/Buick 350 V-8

 

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Congrats on your purchase! I own a 71 also, and I too probably overpaid...but, the 225 I have really moves!!! In fact I was really quite amazed at the power it has! You can find a lot of good information here..I am in the process of a restoration and I am really just getting started....Imy website is http://members.aol.com/mtnjeepster...post some pics of your Commando when you get a chance!

71MtnJeepster(Jeepster named Ole'Joe)

 

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If you go that route, don't you have to swap the flywheel?

Bobster
o O||||X c -(what it looks like after accident)
71 Jeepster (mangled)

 

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Two holes can be drilled to balance the flywheel and keep the heavy 65lb flywheel. A plus for shure.

John
I have the SM465! The SM is for Slow Mover, and the 465 is the wieght in pounds.