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Thanks he said @ 60 it’s 3k rpm, so good.

Hi I have a buddy wanting to take his truck on long highway run. Engine has been well maintained but never rebuilt. Oil pressure 30 or more. What’s thoughts running 3k RPM for couple hours?

I agree with post 3 & 4 for a pic. I have a friend who has this:

Hi Gents If you seen this before ignore. If not, I enjoyed hope you do to https://youtu.be/sUvM5te8ZoY

Love the story and the car. Wishing you all the best and you (in MHO) made the right decision.

Your life, passengers or your car worth less than $500-$600 bucks? Run them.

The good old days:)

All Thank you, I really learned a lot. I never thought switching heads was so involved. I canceled my order and will look for another, more simplistic, project.

Ordered Edelbrock heads. What plugs?

Outstanding advise! My hat is off for you. TYVM

Thanks Jerry, that I can handle.

Ok thanks. Knowledge is power, I agree. Unfortunately, it’s all way over my head. As previously mentioned, I’m 86, I like turning a wrench and was looking for a somewhat easy winter project to keep me moving and off the couch. I do like the look of aluminum with dual carbs and thought I could...

Denny How did you accomplish: “Now that I've got the chamber volumes and squish where I want them on these heads”

I’m 86, I’ll report back. Have a question. If gaskets are installed properly why would aluminum be tough to get off?

Hi Jerry, they are center. Think/guess 1948, 239. Determined by pencil test.