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*dtlilly* · 01-13-2004, 12:34 AM

The 72 Chevy with the 9 foot step bed I towed home several months ago didn't run because of a broken bolt in the thermostadt, and I was told it needed a head gasket.

I finally got around to pulling the head off it today, only to find a deep crack between #2 and #3. I called around and found a rebuilt head for $200 at a machine shop. I should be able to look at it tomarrow afternoon.

I do have a question. Is a 72, 250ci head an integrated manifold type? Both manifolds mount to the driver side of the head and has keeper type bolt and fastener system holding both to the head.

1969 GMC · 01-13-2004, 12:55 AM

i thought the integrated head design wasnt until the 1980's?

also if you arent in a hurry, you could probably find one someone swapped out of their truck for less than $200. i have seen people give away free 250's and 292's before.

Tx Firefighter · 01-13-2004, 12:55 AM

No, it should not be an integral head.

Simply put, if you can unbolt the intake/ exhaust manifolds from the head, it's not an integral.

*dtlilly* · 01-13-2004, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
...if you can unbolt the intake/ exhaust manifolds from the head, it's not an integral.

I think I understand. The integral head had the manifolds built in to the head itself?

Tx Firefighter · 01-13-2004, 01:04 AM

yes, exactly. Head and intake manifold are cast 1 piece together.

Yours is the good one.

Rooster's 67 · 01-13-2004, 01:07 AM

port that puppy, put on a good valve job, new springs and retainers, bump up the bump stick a little, throw on a clifford intake with a 550-600 cfm 4BBl and some thorley tri-y headers.

ooooooohhhhhhhhh-wwwwweeeeeeee

*dtlilly* · 01-13-2004, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
...Yours is the good one.

Thanks, but it looks like it will be a pita to reassemble. I think some of the ears are broke from the manifolds too

Tx Firefighter · 01-13-2004, 01:09 AM

I've got one in the garage if you need pics of one.

*dtlilly* · 01-13-2004, 01:20 AM

Thanks, when you get a chance, snap a digi of it.

Tx Firefighter · 01-13-2004, 01:28 AM

I vatted it and then beadblasted it today. This is the first coat of POR15 Chevy orange paint. It's still drying waiting for another coat.

Tx Firefighter · 01-13-2004, 01:31 AM

The exhaust manifold. I still have to blast it then coat it with hi-temp coating. Then all new studs and hardware. After that, it's off to the parts board or ebay. Need money to finish the big block swap.

*dtlilly* · 01-13-2004, 01:44 AM

Wow TXFirefighter, I wasn't expecting such a quick responce. I'll have to wait to marning to look at mine to see if all my tabs are still there. I didn't know por15 came in the orange either, thanks, Don.

01-13-2004, 12:34 AM	#1
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I Have A Busted Head!! The 72 Chevy with the 9 foot step bed I towed home several months ago didn't run because of a broken bolt in the thermostadt, and I was told it needed a head gasket. I finally got around to pulling the head off it today, only to find a deep crack between #2 and #3. I called around and found a rebuilt head for $200 at a machine shop. I should be able to look at it tomarrow afternoon. I do have a question. Is a 72, 250ci head an integrated manifold type? Both manifolds mount to the driver side of the head and has keeper type bolt and fastener system holding both to the head.

01-13-2004, 01:04 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	yes, exactly. Head and intake manifold are cast 1 piece together. Yours is the good one. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-13-2004, 01:07 AM	#6
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	port that puppy, put on a good valve job, new springs and retainers, bump up the bump stick a little, throw on a clifford intake with a 550-600 cfm 4BBl and some thorley tri-y headers. ooooooohhhhhhhhh-wwwwweeeeeeee __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

01-13-2004, 01:09 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I've got one in the garage if you need pics of one. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-13-2004, 01:28 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I vatted it and then beadblasted it today. This is the first coat of POR15 Chevy orange paint. It's still drying waiting for another coat. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-13-2004, 12:55 AM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i thought the integrated head design wasnt until the 1980's? also if you arent in a hurry, you could probably find one someone swapped out of their truck for less than $200. i have seen people give away free 250's and 292's before. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-13-2004, 01:20 AM	#9
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Thanks, when you get a chance, snap a digi of it.

01-13-2004, 01:31 AM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The exhaust manifold. I still have to blast it then coat it with hi-temp coating. Then all new studs and hardware. After that, it's off to the parts board or ebay. Need money to finish the big block swap. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-13-2004, 01:44 AM	#12
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Wow TXFirefighter, I wasn't expecting such a quick responce. I'll have to wait to marning to look at mine to see if all my tabs are still there. I didn't know por15 came in the orange either, thanks, Don.



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