That wasn't an exhaust leak I heard ticking.

I got that. Thanks Larry.
The rocker has an “L” stamped on it, and is closest to the firewall.

 

Maybe it wasn’t posted as a for sale post?
It’s possible it was posted as a thread by Staged70.
I’ve searched in the past but cannot find it.
If I remember correctly, the post was titled something like “well, it’s time”
The body of the thread mentioned Terry’s SunCoupe.

 

I seem to remember the car was for sale on another site, maybe Craigslist, and the lead was posted here. Eventually a member recognized the car as John's. I could be wrong though.

 

See screenshots from a conversation I had with a member, the conversation has a link to what I believe to be the for sale thread.
The link errors out when clicked.

 

I think there was a board crash/upgrade/purge/ton of spammers cycle some years ago and lots of links became non-functional.

 

Thanks….been reading .
But I have honey doos.

 

Thanks for the link Larry.
Nothing in there about my Sun Coupe.

 

Parts have been ordered. I’m going to replace all rockers and both shafts as they are showing some wear.
I found most of the broken rocker pieces.
Going to pull the intake and have a good look inside.
A fresh coat of paint won’t hurt either.
Any recommendations for paint that won’t burn off?
I’m still using the factory choke and quadrajet.

 

I've used header paint but I don't know if they make a red that will match up to Buick or not.

 

I’ll search for a thread on blocking
off the exhaust crossover.
Maybe the choke will work good enough.

 

Carrying on this conversation in this thread instead of my plugging exhaust crossover ports thread.

I’ll be replacing the water pump while I’m at it.
One of the long water pump bolts broke so the timing cover needs to come off . I’m not going to try to drill it out.
The cover is pitted behind the water pump so I’ll probably replace it.
This has gone deeper than I wanted to go.
Once removed, is the harmonic balancer reusable?
This engine has been rebuilt by the PO so hoping timing chain and gears are good.
Fingers crossed that I don’t need to go there as it would be a first for me.
Hope the oil pan gasket holds so I can stop removing pieces..probably just jinxed myself.

 

Harmonic balancer should come off easily. It isn't an interference fit like some engines. That 200 lb/ft torque is what holds it on.

If you pull the front cover off, you will likely find a chain with some slop in it. I've rarely seen one make it very long before some play develops. That's why a lot of engines went to belts but that's a whole other can of worms. Don't worry unless it is REALLY sloppy.

Be sure to use thread sealer/anti-seize on the new bolts that go into the block. Several of them are through bolts that hit water passages.