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Ralph F
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Roof overhead update

Post by Ralph F » Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:38 pm

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I just got the head back the machine shop this week. The head got 8 new valves, 2 new valve guides and 6 bronze inserts. There is a serial number on the front of the head and it is 1077 X. There is freeze plug on the top of the head that has some number but are pretty hard to read
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Re: Roof overhead update

Post by Joe Bell » Sun Mar 01, 2026 8:19 pm

You will love how it performs!
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Re: Roof overhead update

Post by Dodge » Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:04 am

Hey Ralph,
How rusty were those vavle springs before everything was cleaned up? Valve springs tend break when they've been rusted and pitted.
just say'n....
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Re: Roof overhead update

Post by TXGOAT2 » Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:36 pm

I would not run those valve springs. Even a single small rust pit, nick, or scratch can cause a spring to break in service, possibly leading to a dropped valve.
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Re: Roof overhead update

Post by Scott_Conger » Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:46 pm

I am really glad someone spoke up about the valves - overheads are beyond my experience and expertise, but I do know metal and was hoping someone with conviction would step in.
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