Day 13 - Cleaning the engine compartment.

So, engine might be removed but I still need to keep a good pace on the project to get it completed as soon as possible. ;) I went out for an hour today and started removing some components from the engine compartment. I think this stuff wont find its way back to my vehicle, I should do without because of the new components I am planning to add to the engine. Also, before 1976 in Sweden emissions wasn't that controlled, therefore I can remove the EGR system. My mindset is pretty much to eliminate as many sources of failure as possible.

This is the electronic ignition controller. Two bolts secure it.

The voltage regulator(2 bolts) and ballast resistor(1 bolt).

Close up of ballast resistor and cables.

Removing fuel pump by pulling the hoses.

Time to move on to the electric cables. Removed all clips attaching
it to the cowl in order to pull it out.

Somehow this does not look original, attached to the cowl just
above the power brake booster... Two bolts.

Removed the charcoal canister, 2 bolts on each side.

Cables starting to come out...

Nice and clean. A few hours more will help me get rid of all
components from engine compartment to make it ready for
some welding, sandblasting and paint.

Bagged and tagged, voltage regulator, EGR time delay controller,
electronic ignition controller and ballast resistor.

That's all for today friends. I'll see if I can get out tomorrow and continue the project.
Admit I am getting there! :)

Comment on engine removal.

I recieved a comment I thought I should share with you guys. :) Please keep in mind I am open to any suggestions on below information.



Hi and thank you so much for your comment! This is the first car I ever owned and the first car I ever restored, so I'm really new to this stuff. :)

Regarding the radiator, what will be the gains of a three row radiator? Better cooling? I am going to rebuild the engine and my plan as of now(I am open to suggestions) is to have the engine block and heads inspected at an engine shop to determine the condition.

If the heads are reusable with little restoration work from the engine shop I will keep them and add these components to my engine:

* Edelbrock 1406 Performer Carburetor(600 CFM)
* Edelbrock 2186 Performer Intake Manifold
* Edelbrock 2192 Performer-Plus Cam and Lifter Kits
* Edelbrock 1723 Performer RPM Street Fuel Pumps
* Hooker 5903-1HKR Hooker Competition Headers
* Summit Racing SUM-380459 Direct Fit Aluminum Radiators

As well as a following large list of oil pump, harmonic damper, water pump, timing chain set, timing cover, alternator, etc. I believe above list will be suited for the original heads. The cam also looks really interesting in combination with intake and headers, check this graph, for a 383 Chrysler engine:

Surely this would add to my 400 High Performance engine as well?

If however, the engine shop determines there is extensive work needed to the heads I will probably buy Edelbrock 60929 Performer RPM cylinder heads. In which case I will change the above Performer list to Performer RPM stuff.

My intentions with the Cordoba is to keep the appearance original, reuse as much as possible, but equip with a little stronger gear to get additional torque and HP. The reason for this is I want to sustain driveability as far as possible.

Regarding the A/C. It has never worked during the time I've owned it. I have never missed it and it only adds to the weight of the car. Why do you think I should keep it? Thank you in advance.