The head should't be expensive, at least in my situation. I'm in automotive classes and there is a welding section in the same building. I can get one of the students to wend in some aluminum. As for the block, I think it's just aluminum residue on the walls, but the complete teardown will determine that. I do have a 230/8 engine in the car right now, with a knock and low oil pressure. I may have to use that one. it depends.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.