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Re: A Sad, Sad Day.....

To: A666K@aol.com
Subject: Re: A Sad, Sad Day.....
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 19:01:22 -0700
Avi,
Ask the shop if the two cracked seats are in the center of the head.  I had two 
of them with the cracks in that location.  It appears
that is where the heat is greatest.

For what it's worth, My machine shop was able to weld one of the cracked heads. 
 The cracks did not go all the way through to the water
jackets.

Regards,
Joe

A666K@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Yesterday the machine shop called about the cylinder head I left there for
> cleanup (as I begin my engine rebuild). It has cracks in two of the exhaust
> valve seats, that extend to the head itself. I'm bummed. I've seen heads
> going on eBay for about $35, but missed these auctions. Does anyone have a
> spare head w/o cracks they want to rid of for about this price? If so PLEASE
> let me know, this setback is holding up my daily driver.
> TIA
> Avi

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