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Old 11-19-2019, 08:56 PM
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I bought a original paint 1966 sprint convertible, very clean car worth getting back on the road with sprint motor . No oil pressure , don't think it has original block but everything else in intact. Looking for rebuilt motor, correct block, someone to rebuild? looking for some options. Thank You

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Old 11-20-2019, 07:35 AM
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Sounds like a fun project.

I had a '66 Tempest Drop-Top Sprint many many years ago.

I would suggest you confirm engine first.

If your not aware here are the Casting numbers used on '66 blocks, found on passenger side of block;
9782, 9783, 9784. (Example of '67 shown below)

Here are the Engine Letter Codes for '66, found on block deck just behind oil fill tube;
ZK, ZF, ZS w/MT. ZN, ZG, ZM w/AT 66’ 1BC

ZD w/MT. ZE w/AT 66’ 4BC (Example of a MT '66 shown below)

If the engine is correct for the car I would investigate deeper to determine what is wrong.

Oh and We love pictures!

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Old 11-20-2019, 12:46 PM
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I have a '66 Sprint block with 6 new sleeves.
let's talk!.

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Old 11-20-2019, 10:15 PM
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There was one in the Georgia craigslist ads last week. Or maybe it was Facebook marketplace. Can't remember which.

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Old 11-21-2019, 02:19 PM
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Let's see some pics of the car!

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Old 11-21-2019, 07:54 PM
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Default 66 Sprint convert 4 Spd

I looked and have a ZE motor in it now, looking for a ZD. Taking the head off and rebuilding might solve the problem but ultimately would love a fresh rebuilt ZD motor. I will try and send pics next week as I am heading to the muscle car corvette nationals!

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Old 11-21-2019, 08:01 PM
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So you do have the correct engine. Need a fresh one? You can always try Jasper.
But you will find the only way to have a fresh one is to build a fresh one.

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Old 11-22-2019, 09:36 AM
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I believe that the bottom ends are the same for a 1 barrel or a 4 barrel engine. I see a lot of 1 barrel engines in good condition that were removed just to throw a SBC Chevy in a good car. If your head is good and you have the 4BC intake, etc., then I would consider going that route. Good luck.

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