<VV> cylinder heads for reliability

[Bill Meglen]

JR,

Read your post with some interest (concern!).

A friend is looking to rebuild an engine for his 1964 Monza convertible, PG
engine. Another engine will be rebuilt while driving the 'vert!

The case that is to be used is a 1965-1967 110 164 ci engine. Plans had been
to use 140 heads with a center mounted single carburetor. The rebuilt engine
will be paired with the 'Vert's existing PG which will be be rebuilt.

Again my friend wants reliability but would welcome performance if the cost
in reliability is not great.

Can you give reasons for your recommendation not, "ŠI would NOT use the
140."Š?  

Would also welcome any other information or pointers to sources on adding
140 heads to a 110 PG case.

Bill
NV


On 11/11/07 18:52, "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I would NOT use the 140.
> Later, JR
> 
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> From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
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> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 8:09 PM
> Subject: <VV> cylinder heads for reliability
> 
> 
>> A question for the crowd: Which cylinder heads should be used for the most
>> reliability? I just lost an intake valve seat on my 1963 Rampside 140HP PG.
>> These heads were VERY deflashed.I have OTTO valve covers and oil pan.I am
>> using a 12 plate cooler with both side plates. And it was 38 degrees at
>> 5:00 AM in SW Colorado. My 3 choices are:1965 95HP heads, 1969 95HP heads
>> (flat combustion chamber), or another 140HP. I am most in need of
>> reliability and not performance or excessive use of the truck as a
>> worktruck.Anyone?
>