🔧Mechanic fails lead to initial difficulty in getting the car to start and run.
🛢️Engine shows no signs of significant damage or major issues, despite claims of a cracked block.
💨Initial smoke slowly dissipates as the engine runs, suggesting potential sealing of old rings and pistons.
⚙️Future repairs needed include tires, belts, hoses, carburetor rebuild, and fuel tank cleaning.
👨🔧Common occurrence of previous inexperienced or unskilled mechanics causing problems in old cars.
What was the main issue with getting the car to start?
—Multiple problems, including incorrectly wired coil, faulty distributor cap, and bent points.
Was there any evidence of a cracked engine block?
—No signs of a cracked block were found; the engine ran smoothly and showed no leaks.
Why did the car initially produce smoke?
—Smoke was likely due to dormant engine and old oil; the engine eventually ran without smoke as it heated up.
What repairs are required to make the car roadworthy?
—Tires, belts, hoses, carburetor rebuild, and fuel tank cleaning are among the necessary repairs.
Is it common to encounter previous mechanic mistakes in old cars?
—Yes, it is common to find issues caused by inexperienced or unskilled mechanics when working on old cars.
00:17Introduction to a 62 Dodge Custom 880 and the goal of getting it running.
04:20Evaluation of the car's condition and discussion of claims of a cracked engine block.
09:58Identifying and fixing issues with the ignition system, including incorrectly wired coil and bent points.
14:27Successful start-up and initial assessment of the engine's performance.
17:57Testing the car's transmission and driving it around to further evaluate its condition.
22:23Conclusion and discussion of future repairs needed to make the car roadworthy.
