Here are a few pictures of my cylinder head growth , after I Pulled it
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/curtwarren2/1948%20Chevy%20Loadmaster/photo-17.jpg
Before I pulled it, I had driven my 48 about 50 miles, with top sustained speed of 50mph, avg 35+.
When I had this motor rebuilt, He completely rebuilt the head, noting no unusual damage after hot tanking.
I would not abandon your head yet.
My $.02

Last edited by 801curt; 02/07/2013 1:35 AM.

Curt Warren
Salt Lake City
1948 1.5ton Loadmaster
http://photobucket.com/48loadmaster