351C valve seals

[Cat 351]

OK, I just pulled my heads off my 71 351C and found most of my valve seals in pieces! Stuck in the oil return holes, in the oil pan etc.

Anyone recomend a better seal, something better than the umbrella OEM type?

I dont drive the car often, probably only 2K miles on the heads, rebuilt in 1988, yes I know, old age on the seals and not driving "enough" is harder on the seals than anything.

Just looking for the "best" replacement.

thanks!

Jon
PS: Link to my 68 Cougar with the 71 351C.

http://www.chs81.com/id14.html

http://www.chs81.com/id14.html

[Burnd]

Cat:

Go to this forum (Link attached) and ask your question. The other forum is ALL 351C diehards and a lot of experts in Clevelands. They're quite helpful.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/119419

[Cat 351]

thanks ! I will check it out !

Jon

[rdorman]

PC type seals. Of course you will have to pull the heads and have the heads machined to use them but with little bits of old seals floating around a good cleaning out is probably in order.
Rick