I am now in the process of fixing up a 68 wagon with an L16 block A87 open chamber head. I would replace the the L16 with an L20 if I could find one in the kalispell, MT area. it has been in a barn for the last 10 years. compression test showed; #1 100 #2 50 #3 55 #4 125 So time to bust into this. I don't have an engine jack so I am trying to do this all with the engine static. I have marked and removed the timing assembly. and removed the head. looks real nasty on top of the the #1 piston is gritty stuff that looks like cat litter. Anyways, next step is to remove the pistons and inspect the and measure the cylinders, hone(hopefully not have to bore), replace rings and bearings then go from there. one main issue holding me up though how should I support the block to remove the cross member to get under the pan?
Thanks.