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Originally posted by 65RHDEER
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first time I've had this problem - but the cracked block that happened early might have driven a nail into these heads... it seemed to get air trapped - which would create hotspots.... so who knows.... the lesson in all of this is don't cheap out. I'll probably build a 383 at some point with all my 'spare' parts because eventually, I'm sure, this motor will go - looking at cylinder 6, it has some scoring from the overheat....Doing it all wrong since 1966 -
new heads arrived today
other head is about off.... figure Sunday will be its day to be a runner again
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I can't make out the stamping on the end of that, what head did you go with, a Vortec style replacement?Last edited by 65RHDEER; July 1, 2023, 06:32 PM.Tim
Melbourne Australia
65 Hardtop Impala, 70 GTS Monaro, 93 "80" LandcruiserComment
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time to remove the other head
and the hits keep coming... the bushing fell out of the bottom of this aftermarket column - but that wasn't the worse thing somehow the lower borgeson joint now rattles side to side. I didn't think it was possible... but it is. dammit
back to removal
I'm really going to test these... one of the bolts... I won't say I can't - I can - but there is no way I'm pulling the head again to get the header out so that I can open up a hole - it leaked before...
fun part about this picture - it convinced me not to change headers... there's no real difference in port size
functionally the heads are the same - but they're not identical
see the almost cathedral look to the new heads? that ain't there on the old heads... good thing I didn't just buy one head
and back together.. new head gaskets
gave up when I came up missing a gasket... I'm sure I have it, but I've been working on it 12 hours at this point
one thing for certain - on anything I care about, I'm buying the gaskets individually.... the quality difference, even in the FelPro line, is quite remarkable
Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; July 2, 2023, 09:31 PM.Doing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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on that steering u-joint...
Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??Comment
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Yeah !!!Originally posted by silver_bullet View Post on that steering u-joint...
Never had the "Death Wobble" on the Hwy ?!!!
Somebody's Prayers were with You !!!
Happy 4th of July!!
I'm sure the Fireworks were flying out of Your Mouth.Comment
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and done~ish
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and the saga continues
first, got coolant in it
it wouldn't reliably start, then it wouldn't start at all
something is missing here
oh there it is...
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Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??Comment
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better in the shop then on the trail.....Originally posted by silver_bullet View PostDoing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??Comment
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Summit screwed me - I always check where it's sent from, sometimes I can wait, others.... not so much... This time Summit claimed it was close.. it's in Ohio.
One of those 'I know God will settle the accounts of those who do crap like this' .... missing heaven just for a sale.Doing it all wrong since 1966Comment
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Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??Comment
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I have Kids......
I've been Lied Too Before.......
But it "STILL SUCKS DIRT" when its a
ADULT who is Hosing You for the Sale !!
Another experience is,
Half your order comes from the seller,
The other half that's "Not Quite in Inventory"
Is Direct Shipped By the Manufacturer and
Shows Up 10 Days Later with a Billing
Invoice for the Seller.......
Haven't had any threatening Bill Collector Letters Yet ....Comment
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