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| | | Forums66 Topics128,110 Posts1,056,245 Members48,437 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,803 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,803 | Yes, and it would probably be the best idea to replace all the guides while you're at it. Also get the head resurfaced- - - -it's unusual for a gasket to blow if the head and block surfaces are flat within less than a couple of thousandths. It's best to core-drill the guides to leave only a thin shell before trying to drive the old ones out- - - -you really don't want to crack the head in the process of changing the guides. Stovebolt guides are 5/8" in diameter- - - -0.5625". I have a 7/16" drill bit with the first 3/4" ground down to 11/32" to use to thin the guides and stay on center. Jerry
Edit: Asking "car questions" on Stovebolt will probably get you 40 lashes with a wet noodle by a moderator. It might be a good idea to keep engine questions generic, as to the vehicle it's in.
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