Once the heads were off I got a better look at what I have. The heads were clean and the pistons had little carbon build up on them. The camshaft was alittle scored and some lobes were almost rounded off. So I called an engine shop and I guess I'll take the engine and heads to them for hot tanking, cleaning, and inspecting. The shop will do the heads and hone the block but the rest will be on me.
Last edited by 81CJ5; 11-18-2015 at 09:23 PM.
81 CJ5 Renegade
85 AMC 360
78 AMC 304 2bbl
73 CJ5 sold
The bridged rocker heads are at least late 73-up. Look at the back of the crank. If it's flat, then it's 70-72, if it has a raised flange, then it's 73 or newer also. I also just noticed the 4 bolt harmonic balancer. Definitely a 73 or newer engine. Casting numbers off the heads may give you a little more insight into the year.
Bob
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1969 AMX
1967 Rambler Rogue
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