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joesnow
 Post subject: Machining question
PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:24 pm 
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I know this is a dumb question, I'm sure I already know the answer, just hoping I'm wrong lol

Can you have a slant head machined down without removing the valves and disassembling ?

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Yep ,just had it done two weeks ago . .085 off .
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I have had it done too. Make sure to clean it very thoroughly before installing.

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Not a stupid question, thanks for asking
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You will need to remove the lower set of intake/exhaust manifold studs. If you don't, your machinest will be unhappy. His cutter will hit the studs if they are still in the head.

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Great. Thanks guys. I like the answer, guess I need to go see my local machine shop...

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Just pulled the head off the slant that came in my '70 duster. Guy said some messed up installing a new timing chain. I'd say so. Five bent push rods...

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 Post subject: Push Rods
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If you need some stock push rods let me know.

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Ok cool... I probably will. Still deciding what I want to do. Waiting to get the car painted. Trying not to spend money until the paint is down lol.
Holding off machine work.

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I have some stock push rods also. I also have a few extra pistons and rods. I am hesitant to get rid of them yet as I have another slant rebuild. Although I have not decided if I am just going to replace it yet.

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Just pulled the head off the slant that came in my '70 duster. Guy said someone messed up installing a new timing chain. I'd say so. Five bent push rods...
You are well advised to dis-assemble this head and check for bent valves .
Valves can also get bent when they hit pistons hard enough to bend the pushrods.
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Rokauto has pushrods for $1.50 apeice 27.29 with shipping

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I'd finish the motor before it goes to paint. Don't want to drop that heavy head on new paint. :cry:

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what Slantzilla said!

I did all the bodywork and paint on my Dart, then had to rebuild the head.
Even with special care, the paint still got nicked :evil:
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Motor is out... But yeah I don't want scratch new paint

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