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Re: bj8 restoration

To: Don Day <fsufan1952@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: bj8 restoration
From: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 15:08:43 -0600
Don,

There are many very strong & differing opinions on the unleaded 
conversion subject.

In my opinion, conversion of the head for unleaded gas is a complete
waste of money. Especially installing special valve seat inserts. It
would be fine to replace the exhaust valves with something a little
better while the head is off. Definitely check & repair valve guides if
needed. Also check valve spring lengths/tensions & replace if out of spec.


Don Day wrote:
 > to have my head converted so I can use un-leaded gas is it true that
 > I only need to have the exaust valves replaced?my head seems in good
 > shape the car has about 75,000 is there anything else I should or
 > could have done to it while I have it of? thanks for the help





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