Greetings from New Jersey , I need some top shelf advice on restoring my 1954 Chevy 235 Cylinder Head GM NOS. Obviously it has has surface rust. To be expected as it's almost ( 60 ) years old. I feel fortunate to have this NOS head to work with.
I have the following
GM NOS parts for the head.
1.) Intake Valves ( 6 )
2.) Exhaust Valves ( 6 )
3.) Intake Valve Guides ( 6 )
4.) Exhaust Valve Guides
5.) Valve Springs ( 12 )
6.) Valve Spring Retainer Caps ( 12 )
7.) Valve Retainer Locks ( 24 )
8.) Rocker Shafts ( 2 )
9.) Rocker Shaft Springs ( short & long )
10.) Rocker Shaft Support Stands with bolts ( 6 )
11.) Rocker Shaft Oil Connector
12.) ALL ( 12 ) correct Rocker Arms with adjuster screws & nuts
13.) Pushrods ...full set of ( 12 )
14.) Rocker Shaft Washers ( 2 )
15.) End of Rocker Shaft Hairpin Locks ( 2 )
So, I've collected everything GM NOS for a 100% Brand Spanking new Cylinder Head assembly.
Now on to QUESTIONS:
1.) Would you magnaflux the head for cracks ?
Just to be sure.
2.) No porting & polishing is wanted.
3.) Valve Guides look good inside...they could be cleaned with a fine rifle bore type brush
OR replace them with GM NOS new guides ?
4.) Now would be the time to do hardened valve seats on the exhaust. What would you advise ?
If the exhaust seats are to replaced......what part brand ?
Anyone have a good source based on actual experience ?
What brand of exhaust valves ?
Source for new hardened exhaust valves ?
5.)Head looks to have some very minor pitting on the sealing surface. Maybe mill it 5 thou ? And go from there.
Any other suggestions are most welcome.
End result desired.
Everything clean - perfect - a real show piece.
All of my collection of nos parts have been cleaned.
Many have been polished with semi-chrome polish.
Thank You,
George
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