Heads are off my 327/300 and the report is that all looks pretty good except for #4 exhaust valve has receded. I'm trying to understand the options and pros and cons of the choices.
AS background the heads are original however they've been involved in one rebuild. The original owner had the engine overhauled in 1990. They did not install hardened valve seats at that rebuild. I've owned the car for 18 years and drive it regularly. It has a little over 50k miles since it was last rebuilt. After the heads are done, I want to continue my regular driving of the car so I'm most interested in long term solutions that allow me to hop in the car for a long weekend of top down motoring with the bride!
I have some flexibility as my brother is doing the R&I work. He's very experienced, having built engines professionally for years. He uses a trusted machine shop with lots of small block experience. Thanks in advance for your input!
Cheers,
AS background the heads are original however they've been involved in one rebuild. The original owner had the engine overhauled in 1990. They did not install hardened valve seats at that rebuild. I've owned the car for 18 years and drive it regularly. It has a little over 50k miles since it was last rebuilt. After the heads are done, I want to continue my regular driving of the car so I'm most interested in long term solutions that allow me to hop in the car for a long weekend of top down motoring with the bride!
I have some flexibility as my brother is doing the R&I work. He's very experienced, having built engines professionally for years. He uses a trusted machine shop with lots of small block experience. Thanks in advance for your input!
Cheers,
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