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Yup, measured them, someone installed 1.75” exh valves. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Further investigation reveals the 428 Cj heads have had 1.75” exh valves installed, stock should be 1.65” hence the rubbing. Always measure...
[IMG] Pulled the valve, and you can barely see it, but yes valve was rubbing. I guess CJ heads don’t clear a .030 over 390. Funny it was only...
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Ya, no valve issues, Valves are well within the bore. It’s a new one for me. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
So my my 390 in my galaxie started burning a little coolant on the right bank. Pulled the heads suspecting a bad gasket. During inspection I...
Found that out a couple years ago when I needed a 428 block, oh what fun that was. This seems even more of a "better do your homework" job. I...
This is the route I am leaning towards, I'd like to have 406 heads and proper tri-power, looks proper and is to certain extent anyway. And saves...
I'm trying not to get hung up on date codes, but I've wanted a 406 for many years. Unfortunately my money tree will be the deciding factor...
Haha, I knew I wouldn't get away with that one! Btw when we talked on the phone my phone kept cutting out, I'd like to have a look at those carbs...
Mind if I ask what you got for it? Just to give me a idea. Ya they're harder to find than most but I gotta try! Thanks Sent from my iPhone...
[ATTACH] Just picked up a clean 1963 Galaxie G-code car. Unfortunately the 406 is long gone, my hopes is to once again have this full size ford...
i've seen the muggy weld stuff online, looks like it'll work
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