We are still asking: What did you get done on your Bolt today ????
The question, initially posted May 23, 2005, was:
"Whatcha do on your Bolt this weekend?"
After 51,906,997 views, 7378 replies over 185 pages, this thread in General Truck Talk is a happening! And it's not just weekends anymore.
I was given a 216 head said to be NOS. It’s covered in surface rust after being stored indoors 70+ years. If it were to be installed would it require any major machine shop work or could it simply be cleaned up with a wire brush and a bit of light sandpaper? Might be a couple of dirtdauber nests that would need cleaning out too.
Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
I'd give it a good cleanup and ask a local machine shop to do a magnaflux inspection. Even though it's supposed to be "new", 216 heads were notorious about getting heat cracks. Jerry
"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" Kris Kristofferson
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The machine shop should be able to clean that right up. The one I use disassembles it, puts in their engine block "washing machine" before doing any testing. Comes back ready for paint.
Jerry, I’d have never suspected a cracked NOS head! It’s never been bolted onto a block! Thanks though for letting me know it’s possible. I’ll ask a machine shop how much they would charge to give it a good cleaning.
Thanks
Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
If you're sure it's never ben run, that's a different story. Some folks have a habit of confusing the terms "very low mileage" with "new old stock". Jerry
"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" Kris Kristofferson
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
That and you dont know haw that head was handled over the years. Was it stored standing up, did it ever fall over and possibly crack? I know its nos, but if that is rust on those springs and retainers, they are not worth saving. Same for the valves. If they are really rusty, they will likely need replacement. Frankly, to use that head, if it passes magnaflux inspection, it will need a standard going over just like any other rebuild. On the other hand, you have a head that is not full of trash and has not been messed with so should build rather nicely.
