1966valiant newbie

1966valiant · 10-03-2008, 10:35 AM

Hey All,
I'm new on this forum so just wanted say "Hi!". I like all the old cars but just got a start on my Mopar education. Came upon a 66 Valiant on it's want to the crusher. Been in some elderly ladies garage since about 1990 and was offered it for the price the yard people were gonna give her. I had to save it!! Anyway, I towed it in and got it running but sure I will need some help along the way. Anyway, here I am and maybe I'll be able to help some others along the way also. Later

staledog · 10-03-2008, 12:22 PM

hey there, wow this is my first post too and it just so happens that we have almost the exact same story...I was just offered a 66 valiant yesterday, it was going to be on it's way to the crusher too. he said it ran when he parked it there in 2001. it's a 4 door (can't say I'm too fond of the 4 doors, but, hey, it's a free old mopar.) I haven't even gotten it home yet to try and get it running, but can't wait.

also, anybody have any cool pics of 4 door valiants or ideas to make it cool? I've seen in magazines people have made 4 doors into 2 doors but I'm guessing that would take a whole lot of fab work. or maybe chop off the top and have a convertible 4 door, I don't know. just brainstorming here. don't beat me up over it.

also sorry I didn't mean to hijack your post I just figured I'd jump in here since our story is darn near the same.

-Cory

p.s. what did you do to get it running? I'm guessing I need to get a battery, change the oil and plugs, some fresh gas, and maybe clean the carb? Am I forgetting anything? Also, mines been sitting outside for 5-6 years, hopefully that doesn't make it more difficult to get going than yours that's been in a garage. Let me know, thanks.

67 GTX · 10-03-2008, 09:19 PM

you need to bar the engine over my hand first.
if it has been sitting outside for that long, the valves may have rusted shut, and if you try to crank it, you'll just bend the push rods and possibly the lifters and cam.
A similar situation happened to me with the rusted valves.

staledog · 10-04-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 GTX

you need to bar the engine over my hand first.
if it has been sitting outside for that long, the valves may have rusted shut, and if you try to crank it, you'll just bend the push rods and possibly the lifters and cam.
A similar situation happened to me with the rusted valves.

ok so how exactly would i do this?

thanks for the advice..

67 GTX · 10-04-2008, 10:51 AM

put a breaker bar on the bolt connected to the crankshaft, and turn. you'll need to put some force in it. if you feel resistance, back away, and try again slowly

67 GTX · 10-04-2008, 10:52 AM

before you do this though, make sure the cylinders have oil
just squirt some in, and if possible, take of valve covers and give the valves some oil too

67 GTX · 10-04-2008, 10:54 AM

one more thing, sorry, i just remembered, if your gonna change the plugs, you can just take em out and leave em out when you bar it over, it'll make it easier for you

challenger · 10-06-2008, 02:26 PM

Welcome to the forums 1966valiant hope we can help you in the quest of getting your car up to par sounds like a nice car and when you get a chance can you put up some pic's so we can see it

78D200 · 10-06-2008, 06:29 PM

welcome!

Marvel Mystery Oil is a good oil to use on stuck/frozen engine parts.

10-03-2008, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
1966valiant Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	1966valiant newbie Hey All, I'm new on this forum so just wanted say "Hi!". I like all the old cars but just got a start on my Mopar education. Came upon a 66 Valiant on it's want to the crusher. Been in some elderly ladies garage since about 1990 and was offered it for the price the yard people were gonna give her. I had to save it!! Anyway, I towed it in and got it running but sure I will need some help along the way. Anyway, here I am and maybe I'll be able to help some others along the way also. Later

10-03-2008, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
staledog Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5	hey there, wow this is my first post too and it just so happens that we have almost the exact same story...I was just offered a 66 valiant yesterday, it was going to be on it's way to the crusher too. he said it ran when he parked it there in 2001. it's a 4 door (can't say I'm too fond of the 4 doors, but, hey, it's a free old mopar.) I haven't even gotten it home yet to try and get it running, but can't wait. also, anybody have any cool pics of 4 door valiants or ideas to make it cool? I've seen in magazines people have made 4 doors into 2 doors but I'm guessing that would take a whole lot of fab work. or maybe chop off the top and have a convertible 4 door, I don't know. just brainstorming here. don't beat me up over it. also sorry I didn't mean to hijack your post I just figured I'd jump in here since our story is darn near the same. -Cory p.s. what did you do to get it running? I'm guessing I need to get a battery, change the oil and plugs, some fresh gas, and maybe clean the carb? Am I forgetting anything? Also, mines been sitting outside for 5-6 years, hopefully that doesn't make it more difficult to get going than yours that's been in a garage. Let me know, thanks. Last edited by staledog : 10-03-2008 at 12:25 PM. Reason: forgot something

10-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
78D200 Ph.D in wheelinology Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 449	welcome! Marvel Mystery Oil is a good oil to use on stuck/frozen engine parts. __________________ Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60(detroit)/14B(spool), SOA, inboard rear 64" springs, 38.5 thornbirds jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/

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10-03-2008, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 328	you need to bar the engine over my hand first. if it has been sitting outside for that long, the valves may have rusted shut, and if you try to crank it, you'll just bend the push rods and possibly the lifters and cam. A similar situation happened to me with the rusted valves.

10-04-2008, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 328	put a breaker bar on the bolt connected to the crankshaft, and turn. you'll need to put some force in it. if you feel resistance, back away, and try again slowly

10-04-2008, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 328	before you do this though, make sure the cylinders have oil just squirt some in, and if possible, take of valve covers and give the valves some oil too

10-04-2008, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
67 GTX Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 328	one more thing, sorry, i just remembered, if your gonna change the plugs, you can just take em out and leave em out when you bar it over, it'll make it easier for you

10-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
challenger Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 426	Welcome to the forums 1966valiant hope we can help you in the quest of getting your car up to par sounds like a nice car and when you get a chance can you put up some pic's so we can see it