Gary Tateosian wrote:

> If you get one head, you need to match chamber volume as well
as valve
> size. Also, you need to determine if it has been ported at
all....you will
> want the flow the same intake and exhaust.
>
> If it is a stock unported head, you should be able to match
it.
>
> You are looking at $400 for new heads...minimum.
>
> As far as replacing just the guide, they have up to .010
oversized guides
> available. You need to determine what size was in there, and
whether you
> will be able to clean it up to get a proper fit with an
oversized
> guide....assuming you can smooth the chamber somewhat.
>
> Really, there is no way to make any kind of accurate
determination without
> hands on inspection.
>
> Perhaps talk to a local cylinder head rebuilder?
>
> You can look for used heads, but if they are in good shape
people seem to
> overvalue them.

Thanks for the input Gareth. Hating life at the moment, as this
A.M. I ordered heads and cylinders/pistons from John at
aircooled.net, and this afternoon got a call from my little 3
year old's mom, that she was just admitted to the hospital, with
an (apparently) serious infection in the eye socket. Had I known
a few hours sooner, i'd have used the money for an airline
ticket.

At any rate, I decided to buy new jugs and pistons, and a pair
of new heads. Hopefully, the bottom end wasn't put together as
poorly as the top.

Thanks again for your input.

Chris

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