hey everyone,
Got this car from a buddy. (1962 valiant 2 door been sitting a long time and owner had passed away).
It has the cast iron 170 slant 6 odometer 38k miles and the wear on the motor was pretty minimum, besides sitting in one place for so long(10,20 years sitting and would not crank)
#1 completely dismantled the motor labeled and cleaning inspecting everything.
block cleaned and honed new expansion plugs. Then starting on the lower end with all new bearings. After some cleaning crank and cam look perfect, using originals.
waiting on cam bearing tool, installed crankshaft main bearings and rear seal using plastiguage (asssuming .001 is the aim..)method.
ill post some pictures no troubles yet but im sure questions soon.

i have a valiant manual that covers alot but not specifics on rebuilding the motor any one have info on a chrysler 170 repair manual??
thinking of using the original lifters, does any one know if the hydrolic 225 upgrade fits this block ??

Welcome to the forum.

The '62 is one of the hardest to find Valiants. Is the body is good
shape ?

Free Download service manuals here. http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109 Use the 1965 manual for your engine.
Free parts manuals here. http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=107
Only use used lifters on the same cam/lobe they came from.
You should be able to use the hydraulic cam setup on the 170. You will need the hydro cam, hydro lifters, hydro rockers, and shaft. the rear rocker shaft mounting bolt my need to be changed, or the hole in the shaft modified (don't remember).You will need custom pushrods, as the 225 PR's are too long, and the 170 never had a hydro setup.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 225 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170

thats kinda what i was thinking on the hydrolic lifters. i was hoping i didnt need everything in the line.
probably not going to do that.
thanks for the links.
the body is pretty good needs paint and floor pans but most chrome trim is still there and in good shape
1 dent on the hoodside and thats about it.
ill post pictures soon, they are too big straight from my iphone

Glad to hear another 62 will go back on the road!

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Dave

1977 d-200 crew cab ex-army pickup wants it's /6 back
1962 Valiant 2 door, 170, three on the tree
1972 d-100 parts truck
80 volare wagon now a parts car