David Anton at APT rebuilt the 948 head for my Bugeye. Here is a list of things
he did to the head:
1. Install hardened seats in exhaust.
2. Install phospher-bronze valve guides and hone.
3. Machine chambers to gasket line around valves.
4. Installed new water by-pass pipe. (couldn't get old one out)
5. Cut and finish 8 valve seats. (3 angle)
6. Face head to retain C/R.
7. Remove broken stud on thermostat housing.
This was for a grand total of $275.00 US. A very reasonable price for the
amount
of work, besides benifiting from his A-series knowlegde and experience.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
HFC wrote:
> Gerard & Fellow Spridgeteers,
>
> There's a fellow in my area that does LBC heads. His prices seem more than
> reasonable; around $400. What's the going price via A.P.T?
>
> Let me know if this info helps and I can put you in touch with he & his son.
>
> WFO Herb
>
> Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>
> > A friend of mine with a '73 Midget has got himself in the "while I'm at it"
> > conundrum. He started out with a broken A-arm and now he he wants to do
> > some engine work while it's out for a 5 speed conversion, etc., etc. He's
> > wondering if he should do a no lead conversion on the head. The engine has
> > only about 50k on it and it will be used as a daily driver once it's
> > together again.
> >
> > I was checking the archives and there are those on both sides of the issue.
> > Anybody care to open this can of worms? He would also like some breathing
> > improvement to the head. Is there a better route than rebuilding his
> > (cylinder) head and doing the porting modifications? I guess APT is
> > everyone's favorite. Any other recommendations?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Gerard
> >
> > G G Gerard Chateauvieux
> > E A
> > R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
> > A A
> > R G Pixelsmith on Duty
> > D E
> > S http://www.gerardsgarage.com
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