I had to replace a head on a lawn tractor once. Head and gasket cost me $12. I doubt a helicoil kit will be that cheap.

You should take the head off to put the helicoil in (drill shavings) so why not replace the head.

good luck either way!


Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"