Value of 461 double hump SBC heads

[Hotroddder]

Just left a garage sale where there was a nice clean pair of double hump heads. the casting # ended in 461. Looked like 2.02 valves, but no valves in heads, just rocker studs. Supposedly came off a 68 corvette. They wanted $100. for the pair. Should I have bought these...?

[fab32]

The 461 heads were THE heads to have in the days prior to the aftermarket heads. They are good if you want to run a class where stock heads are required. With the advancements in casting and air flow research these heads have been eclipsed in today's world.
This aside, they are decent heads and still do a good job. The thing to consider is these heads have no valves, probably need new guides, a valve job, springs, retainers, seals, and an insurance resurface. Add all of this up and you've got a substantial investment. I'd check on the reconditioning cost before I laid my money down.

Frank

[fab32]

Oh yea, forgot. They will need a set of rockers also.

Frank

[Deuce Roadster]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Yeah.....what Frank said.

Plus.........there should be no holes in the ends of the heads (for bolting acc. ) Check the casting dates ..........65? 68? or what. Some of these heads will bring decent $$$ to a Corvette or Chevy restorer.........who wants the correct # and date on the heads for their restoration.

IF they are empty like you said..........WHY ? ?
might be cracked.......... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif