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hgs_notes · 03-10-2022, 08:58 PM

Not great news. Heads were ok but the valves are shot. I could use the larger next generation ones but might have clearance issues on the pistons. And they cost more. Stock replacements run about $7-8.50/valve. Stainless replacement is about $21-22.50/valve. Yikes.

The machinist said I should check the rings for tension. I'm of the opinion that if I pull the pistons from a 100k mile motor then $80 for new rings should be done. And a quick hone. I don't know. It's frustrating.

Keep on keeping on right?

03-10-2022, 08:58 PM	#18
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,111	Re: HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Not great news. Heads were ok but the valves are shot. I could use the larger next generation ones but might have clearance issues on the pistons. And they cost more. Stock replacements run about $7-8.50/valve. Stainless replacement is about $21-22.50/valve. Yikes. The machinist said I should check the rings for tension. I'm of the opinion that if I pull the pistons from a 100k mile motor then $80 for new rings should be done. And a quick hone. I don't know. It's frustrating. Keep on keeping on right? __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff