[elky] Re: Heads for Monte - Happy Thanksgiving
- From: Chris Lindh <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:00:08 -0500
Is changing the valve stem seals on the car a possibility? That would
be a good project for the students!
Then you'd have to figure out the external leaks. It just seems like
a head swap is no small project. I'd prefer to have a fresh engine
then swap the whole assembly out.
On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 8:38 AM, Robert Adams <elcam84@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Sounds like the engine builder didn't goop up the
> bolts before putting them in cause those go straight into water jackets.
>
> The mid 70s heads are nothing special but the current
> ones are a little better in some ways. But I doubt you would notice a
> difference either way. Maybe if the 70s ones had bigger valves put in there.
>
> I'm wanting to make a trip out to Harbor freight...
> 25% off coupon but they changed the coupon rules. Used to be able to use
> them on anything including sale prices, not anymore.
> Robert Adams
> On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 7:18 AM, John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I have some info on the heads I have:
>>
>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>> 350 Free Heads From Jeff Snow:
>> "624" – 462624, used mid 70's and up on 350 engines, they came with
>> 1.94/1.50" or 2.02/1.60" valves, had 76CC
>> combustion chambers, DO have accessory holes, intake port volume is
>> 161CC's, exhaust port volume is 62CC's. These
>> heads are made of thinner castings and are prone to cracking.
>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>
>> Heads on Monte Carlo now: 33417369 are mid 90's made in Mexico Crate Motor
>> heads.
>> 1.94" Intake valve , 1.50" Exhaust Valve 76cc Combustion Chamber 7 Bolt
>> style Exhaust Flange
>> heavier castings, but Mexico metal. These are leaking anti freeze and oil
>> at the moment, but it doesn't appear to me mixing with each other in the
>> engine. Crankcase and radiator are both clean. Could be outside bolts
>> leaking or the gasket itself, or a crack.
>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>
>> Tom is going to be checking the casting numbers on a set at the school
>> that has been sitting around.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> I am going out to the frig in the garage to get the turkey and pop it in
>> the oven. Cindy is working almost all day today. Everyone is out of town,
>> and she is taking care of their animals! Great day for her..... holiday
>> rates too.
>>
>> JC
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