<VV> 140 heads

[Bryan Blackwell]

I am trying to salvage what I can from a very nice 140 engine that 
dropped an intake seat.  A couple photos are here:

http://autoxer.blogspot.com/2007/01/unfortunate-setback.html

Yes, the piston is trash.  The seats had been staked with a punch, BTW. 
  If at all possible, get all new seats, not just intakes or exhaust.  
For a set of undisturbed heads, the set screw method appears to be 
sufficient, but you need to be comfortable with your skills.  See this 
page for more details:

http://autoxer.skiblack.com/heads.html#seats

--Bryan

On Jan 30, 2007, at 7:45 PM, KELLYJRE at aol.com wrote:

> I have a nice set of 140 heads. new valves, new springs. Deflashed 
> cooling
> passages. head gasket surface is perfect ( never cut ) Question is, 
> should  I
> go ahead and have the intake seats replaced ? I know they are famous 
> for
> falling out, but what would you do. This is for a 100% stock 140 
> rebuild. If I  do
> get the seats done, should a corvair specialist do it, or can the local
> machine be trusted.