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olblue81 · 01-16-2006, 02:40 PM

I should also add that no matter whether you go with new heads or have the old ones rebuilt, make sure you spend the money to add screw in rocker studs. My 882's have had several come loose. It is possible to fix on the motor, but in reality, it's better to pull the head to repair.

01-16-2006, 02:40 PM	#16
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	Re: SBC Heads I should also add that no matter whether you go with new heads or have the old ones rebuilt, make sure you spend the money to add screw in rocker studs. My 882's have had several come loose. It is possible to fix on the motor, but in reality, it's better to pull the head to repair. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.