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1972BlueC20 · 11-03-2014, 10:23 AM

Yeah I might just try to get another cylinder head....do I need to have them both redone, or just get another one for the driver side and slap it on??

I'm still battling over whether to do this or just get the crate engine. Or have my engine rebuilt.

I'm really would like to get a crate engine, but because of my driveway and lack of space and where my truck is parked i'm kinda screwed....

This is really crappy....if I had more room at my house, I'd buy a hoist and yank my engine out, then rent a truck....have the crate engine delivered to my work where I have forklift and dock access....bring the engine home....hoist it out and into my garage...ect.....

It's looking like my only choices for my situation are either just slap on another cylinder head and call it a day.....or have all the work done by a local shop....i'd have the truck towed to them as is.....then pay a giant bill......i'm already upside down on this truck as is considering it's resale value.....

POPO1984 · 11-03-2014, 05:22 PM

Sent you a PM

Jake1971 · 11-03-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

wow, bad luck - but some good learning experience you're going through. I suggest you buy a book - it'd be much easier to learn than trying to understand what everyone here says. If you go the new engine route, find a good mechanic local to help you install it.

I agree with litew8, in order to satisfy warranty requirements for a crate engine a good mechanic is needed. Repair manuals hold a vast amount of information for your truck. If you decide on a crate engine, check out Jegs.com crate engine with free shipping:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Chevrolet-Perf...52506/10002/-1
They sometimes have that crate engine on fleaBay for around $1,200.

topside · 11-03-2014, 07:55 PM

day late me put a nut on top mig weld the center of the nut to bolt to remove.
work back & forward out they comes have had to weld 2nd and 3rd nut back
on to get it out old man show me 20+ years ago works everytime for me.

mechanicalman · 11-03-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blt gmc

helicoil time.

x2

11-03-2014, 10:23 AM	#51
1972BlueC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 722	Re: broke a bolt off in intake on thermostat housing Yeah I might just try to get another cylinder head....do I need to have them both redone, or just get another one for the driver side and slap it on?? I'm still battling over whether to do this or just get the crate engine. Or have my engine rebuilt. I'm really would like to get a crate engine, but because of my driveway and lack of space and where my truck is parked i'm kinda screwed.... This is really crappy....if I had more room at my house, I'd buy a hoist and yank my engine out, then rent a truck....have the crate engine delivered to my work where I have forklift and dock access....bring the engine home....hoist it out and into my garage...ect..... It's looking like my only choices for my situation are either just slap on another cylinder head and call it a day.....or have all the work done by a local shop....i'd have the truck towed to them as is.....then pay a giant bill......i'm already upside down on this truck as is considering it's resale value..... __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559

11-03-2014, 05:22 PM	#52
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: broke a bolt off in intake on thermostat housing Sent you a PM __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

11-03-2014, 07:55 PM	#54
topside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: union S.C. Posts: 11	Re: broke a bolt off in intake on thermostat housing day late me put a nut on top mig weld the center of the nut to bolt to remove. work back & forward out they comes have had to weld 2nd and 3rd nut back on to get it out old man show me 20+ years ago works everytime for me.



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