The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Cracked head on a high pressure 235

Just got a call that my 235 block is fine but the head has multiple cracks. Could cost as much as $1200 to properly repair it.
Where is a good place to look or purchase a different head that's been checked over and crack free?
Thanks

And how much is a complete rebuild at that shop for a "good" head without the crack repair?

I honestly couldn't tell you. Why do you ask?
Thanks

$300
$1200.00...
Is a LOT for a cylinder head. That may be a fair & reasonable amount to properly repair "multiple cracks", however. I'm not knocking them.

But, I could buy a certified/warrantied rebuilt cylinder head, sell it for $1200, and be making $300 (minimum) to $600. Just making you aware of what's out there; I've been where you're at. Shop around some & you can also place an add in the parts wanted forum.

Brad

Generally when I buy and sell heads I will either ask that the head be crack checked by the seller and if its good I'll reimburse him the cost, If its bad he pays because he'd have that burden anyway if I checked it and it was bad. He would have to refund my cost and shipping usually but set that up prior to a sale so you both know whats expected.

When I sell I crack check and add it to the cost because the buyer would have to pay that anyway. If its bad I eat the cost.

There are plenty of 235 heads around still and plenty of good sellers that will accommodate you on a crack check.

The one listed above is a good deal for a crack checked head loaded.

Jeler, I also found that buying a complete "running" engine was the easiest(?) way for me to come across parts. Other buddies may need parts, etc, so we'd do our own disassembly & split my gas/haul cost of the engines. Sometimes people just want things out of their way: make an offer on this.

Brad

Brad
After doing some research and calling around I disovered it would be easier just to purchase the entire motor instead
of just a head.
There's a guy in minnesota that carries quite a few 235 and 261's for what it would cost me to have the cracked head repaired.
I think you just helped me make my decision.
Thank you
Jeff

If it does come down to it: I have two or three cylinder heads in my yard you can pick from; they are all verified to have only one (1) crack in each of them... probably cheaper than a "multiple" crack repair.

I'm sure the rest of the members have a few, as well. It's just part of it.

Good luck!

Brad

I have been looking for either a 235 or a 216 head for a while now and considered just getting another engine as an option as well. Problem is just because an engine runs, doesn't mean the head or block isn't cracked. They will run just fine, sometimes with a blown head gasket or other serious problem.

The only way is to make a deal to have it checked and only pay for a good component. Otherwise it is just an exercise in buying scrap.