How do I check to see what year head is on the CC engine? Is it just
measuring the distance between the intake ports, or can I rely on a
stamped number?
I'm OK on the flywheel, because I have the original lighter one, along
with the engine plate, and your right, I do need a new spigot bush as
it's called in the Bently Book. And thanks for the tip on the gasket,
it's buttoned up now, but if I take it apart, I'll install the newer
one. I'm also glad I'll have a place for the booster hose, but I was
wondering why you said I should reconsider the newer head?
If it's just a matter of changing intake manifolds, then why should I go
to a later head? This head came with the rebuilt engine, and looking at
it, it seems to me to have very little wear, so I'm assuming it's
rebuilt along with the block. I guess I could send out my old engine
head, but would that be worth the 500 bucks. It's not the money; it's
the reasoning for doing the switch I'm interested in.
-----Original Message-----
From: Sally or Dick Taylor [mailto:tr6taylor@webtv.net]
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 7:40 PM
To: Gene Hart
Subject: RE: Engine Head question
Gene---You may already know this, but the early block is not
counterbored at the cylinders, so it takes the early head gasket,
regardless of which head you end up with.
There should be a thick place in the early manifold casting for your
vacuum brake booster.
The early flywheel has it's ring gear in a different position. I don't
know how this will affect the starter position, but worth a look before
you button things up.
The pilot bushing is longer, also.
Unless you've done a LOT of work improving the early head, I'd seriously
consider using the late head and its nicer intake manifold!
Dick
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