Re: How to service the heads with no parts??
Hello Jon!
Any reputable automotive machine shop can tell you what you will need, and that having been said, I highly doubt that you will need new valve springs, seats, or valves, since these engines were not noted for burning valves, and the valve faces and seats likely are not worn to the point where they cannot be resurfaced. As to the need for new lifters, again, not necessary unless the bottom of the lifter is cupped in shape. Please be mindful to place the lifters in the same bore(s) that they came out of, since each one has it's own wear pattern, and matches the lobe that it was riding on. Putting the lifters in bores other than the one(s) they came out of can result in premature camshaft wear/failure. If you have already removed them and not kept track of which one(s) went where, have them resurfaced, then you can put them back in any bore. The push rods can be re-used unless one or more is bent, and in that case only replace those that are bent. you very likely will not have to break your bank account to have your heads checked out. Good luck, and keep us posted!
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