I am plan to take my #7 cylinder heads off to have them rebuilt. Is there anything extra I should have done to them while I have them off the motor and in the shop? I plan to use the same pistons that are on the 71 block. Also I found some cylinder head composite gaskets that are .028 thick and plan to use them. Thanks.

 

What are your plans for the rest of the motor?

 

Basically keep it stock. Also it came with a Edlebrock performer intake. Think I will keep it on the block. Also just plan to do a full gasket change on the motor.

 

If you are not looking for any more performance then I dont have any suggestions. basic head job would work fine. Since you are in South Texas you could look at blocking or partially blocking the heat crossover either in the intake or heads.

 

Thanks

 

Make sure the machine shop is fully aware they are Olds heads. You might consider a light milling to compensate the difference between the thickness of your head gasket vs stock to keep your compression the same.

Inspect your lifters for wear, and don't mix them up. Also don't mix up your rockers/perches and pushrods.

 

If they can't figure that out then I think I'd look for another machine shop.

 

There is a machine shop in San Antonio that was suggested by some members. Miller's Machine shop.

 

Have you ever been to S. Texas??

 

lol

 

Millers over on Grissom Rd. is in all probability the only one left with any degree of competence.