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PS, anything else that I ought to check on the heads ........
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If they did the assembly, there is not much you can check. Use your “straight edge” to verify the head surface is flat.
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Originally Posted by Oldsproject
Not sure what they were suggesting on the valve guides at the time but it wasn't done ........
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Odds are,
this is what they were proposing. It's been around since the early sixties that I know about, and is considered a legitimate repair for stock applications. I'll guess, they went with new guides because of the cam change.
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........they did put in the hardened seats for unleaded fuel ........
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Good insurance. They are a bit tricky to install but are no problem, if done right.
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........They did miss the plug in the rear of the block though. ........
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People make mistakes. Good example of the need to check everything before you start, then check it again during the assembly.
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........and it wasn't cheap. ........
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That's a good sign. Quality work is never cheap.
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........ I'm learning quickly which has caused some changes in rebuild strategy along the way ........
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Everyone learns from threads like this one.
Norm