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Old 06-08-2011, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobradad View Post
Thanks for all the info. Patrickt, great summary of valve lash adjustment. I figured I would use a socket and pipe to rotate the engine. I never was any good at bumping the engine with the starter. I was going to make sure I used neoprene valve cover gaskets so I can reuse them since the covers may be off once in a while. Bill, do you know if the heads are iron or aluminum? Can't say that I've really checked them out yet. I will check the header bolts just to cover all the bases. This is what makes this forum so great. I have been reading and following things for probably two years before I bought the car. Hopefully I have the time to look things over this weekend and I will let you all know what I find. Thanks again.
Bob W
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Heads are iron "Tunnel Port" heads.



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