I'm finally getting around to replacing the Cylinder head on my 65 Sweptline pickup and suddenly the market for rebuilt heads seems to have dried up, used to be a ton of sources for them on Ebay, they've vanished...

I did find a recently rebuilt head off an 87 Van with hydraulic set-up. If I use this head, my original mechanical Lifter/rocker set-up that's on the truck I should be OK, right? I believe there is an issue with the rear rocker bolt hole in the head, and that is my only question at this point. Do I need to find the bolt for an 87 rocker set-up, or will the rear bolt from my mechanical set-up work? I recall reading somewhere that the rear bolt will create oiling issues if it is not the right one.

I also will need a different valve cover and gasket which should be no problem to procure.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Kevin

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63 Valiant 200 Signet Convertible 170/
63 Dart, 225/
68 A100 Pick-up 225/
2006 Mitsu Raider Quad Cab (Dakota) Mopar 4.7L
1992 Dodge Stealth RT (My Mid-Lifer) 3.0L 24V

The rear rocker shaft hold down bolt is different for the 80 and up hyd. head. This bolt has a step and a smaller thread. (5 / 16 - 18 unc)

With the correct bolt, (and push rods) the adjustable (mechanical) rocker arm shaft can be mounted.
DD

Still working on this, found this pic of a hydraulic rocker assy. and it would appear that the rear bolt is not only longer than the others , it is also narrower?

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63 Valiant 200 Signet Convertible 170/
63 Dart, 225/
68 A100 Pick-up 225/
2006 Mitsu Raider Quad Cab (Dakota) Mopar 4.7L
1992 Dodge Stealth RT (My Mid-Lifer) 3.0L 24V

Thanks Doug, so just to be certain, when you say the proper push rods, you mean the ones that are already on the truck..which are for a 225 with mechanical lifters and mechanical rocker assy.?

Thanks

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63 Valiant 200 Signet Convertible 170/
63 Dart, 225/
68 A100 Pick-up 225/
2006 Mitsu Raider Quad Cab (Dakota) Mopar 4.7L
1992 Dodge Stealth RT (My Mid-Lifer) 3.0L 24V

yep.