<VV> Upper Head Stud - Help!

[Mark Corbin]

BTW, Jay. I looked your heads over, and if you have to spend more time with
the rebuild (like taking the block to Michael), you should also have him
deflash the heads. They could stand the rework. I'm actually surprised he
didn't do that while he was doing them, or at least recommend it to you at
the time.

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> From: Jay Pitchford <jay.pitchford at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Upper Head Stud - Help!
>
> OK, after much valuable input (VV and CCF), here's how we're approaching
it:
>
> Plan A = 1" long 9/16" oversize inserts from Larry Claypool. Thanks to
> all those who suggested Larry, especially Bob Helt, who gave a
> detailed description of what to order and how to prep them. Larry also
> gave me more great advice on the studs themselves. The inserts are now
> on order and will arrive tomorrow (Friday) am.
>
> Plan B = If inserts don't work, I'll take the block to Michael Leveque
> for welding/re-tap.
>
> Plan C = start over with another block.
>
> Many, many thanks to all that replied. I'll post an update once we've
> tried Plan A!
>
> Jay Pitchford
> Columbus OH
>