78SC Need help with this pic
 

Hi,
Purchased a 78sc with supposedly 68k miles and I have never seen it run. The original owner said it smoked bad and started to take the engine out. 2 years later I purchased the car with most of the engine in boxes. I have it on a stand ready to rebuild. 1st for me, I am wondering what your thoughts are on this pic. rear left bank, only one with a exhaust port like this.
Rings, Head, Valves?? ]
Thanks in advance.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1352589689.jpg

Looks like you need to have a look into it:) looks terrible, but can not help you more then that. One hell of a worn valve guide?

When you send the heads to the shop for a valve job, that will be all cleaned up nicely. The air injectors can be plugged with 10mm fine thread bolts.
Bruce

Based on what I see, I'd venture that this engine has more than 68K, perhaps 168K,...

That said, a good valve job will fix that right up and address any other oil leaks.

Thanks for the response. I have included a photo of what the 5 other cylinders look like. Anyone know of a good engine guy in the cleveland area? I also will be looking to get the valves done but really dont know where to look.
Thanks for the help!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1352646055.jpg

Steve's not local to you,but I'm sure if you ship him the 3.0 or heads. You will be very happy with the results....you can surf his web page to get an idea of the professional quality work his shop puts out. Just my .02 :)