Normal engine life

peterfenlonMember

The engine in a standard car according to the adds of the time suggested that it was a reliable unit and long lasting.

My car shows 68K kilometres on the speedo, but the engine now in place is not the original one.

I know not why, and its number is much LOWER than the one initially fitted.

I know nothing of its history either, but having my cup always half full, I would like to believe it was a really good reconditioned unit.

So what sort of mileage would be expected before looking to have the engine rebuilt.

Its performance is far above my driving ability as it is. but am going to fit a performance manifold and 650 Holley carb, simply because the standard carb is needing serious surgery.

Do they go for 100,000 miles normally?

regards Peter

10/16/142:59 PM

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