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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #60 on: April 09, 2009 - 03:37:42 PM »
    Quote from: Topcat on April 08, 2009 - 09:20:11 AM
    Originally I was wanting the crack cold stitched using the lock and stitch method. After they failed to re find it, I spoke with Dave at Mopar Engines West. He said that experts in the field of hot head repair are few and far between doing it the old school method of welding. That I would be better off finding one of the best at that type of head repair method. Later in the day, I called back there and Angie who works there returned from an errand. Angie went to Mondello racing and is head and shoulders above in head technology. She really knows her stuff. I spoke to her and she said Rick is who I should see. He's an old timer, semi retired who has been doing head repairs and welding cracks for many years. I spoke with Rick from A and C repair. Rick is meeting me up in Pinole on Friday afternoon. So now my travel may only be an hour and a half. My head casting dates are 8/69 and 12/69. I really doubt I can find another falling within those time lines in good condition. http://www.accastingrebuilders.com/
    Fushion welding is supposed to be a very good way to repair cracks.


    Would be cool to see how he does it, welding cast iron from what I understand is pretty tricky and has to be done when the part is really hot. I would think this is one of those vanishing arts.
    Also talked to my buddy, he recommended Indy Cylinder Head, he said they started out just doing hemi heads. No matter what or how you get it fixed, I hope they can fix it.
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #61 on: April 09, 2009 - 10:29:06 PM »
    If you read press release, it goes into explaining how it's done.
    I agree about seeing a video of it being done would be pretty interesting.
    I'll ask him if he could provide one or pics at least.
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #62 on: April 23, 2009 - 09:03:50 PM »
    No pics on when he was doing it. He didn't have a camera.

    But here it is right after I picked it up. He beefed up the outside a little too so that corner is now much stronger than before. The bolt hole will need to get re drilled. It has a graphite tube inside I think is what he said.
    A little more work and it'll be good as new.
    « Last Edit: November 29, 2014 - 08:48:12 PM by Topcat »
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #63 on: April 23, 2009 - 11:27:16 PM »
    Quote from: Topcat on April 23, 2009 - 09:03:50 PM
    No pics on when he was doing it. He didn't have a camera.

    But here it is right after I picked it up. He beefed up the outside a little too so that corner is now much stronger than before. The bolt hole will need to get re drilled. It has a graphite tube inside I think is what he said.
    A little more work and it'll be good as new.

    looks like there is still a crack to the left of the repair?
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #64 on: April 24, 2009 - 12:50:01 AM »
    Quote from: JS27N0B on April 23, 2009 - 11:27:16 PM
    looks like there is still a crack to the left of the repair?

    Before pic is below. I don't think so.  :dunno:
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #65 on: April 24, 2009 - 12:53:50 AM »
    Quote from: JS27N0B on April 23, 2009 - 11:27:16 PM
    looks like there is still a crack to the left of the repair?
    Looks like that is where the weld stopped, one the new seat is ground it should be good to go.
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #66 on: January 22, 2010 - 07:09:45 PM »
    Heads are underway being done now. After they get out, I plan to port match intake runners to heads. Also, polish out areas behind the intake. I expect to get the heads out this March.

    So far this is everything I have bought for it. It's also a good list for anyone wanting a reference on what is all needed to build a Hemi.

    Some items are optional to each builders preference.
    S & H is included into cost per item when applicable. 

    Description  Part No.  Price 1  Price 2 Price 3
         
    Stroker Kit, Muscle Motors        $2,389.00
    Machine shop short block Labor $2,088.00
    Machine shop head labor          $990.00         
    Gasket Teardown kit  P3412083   $100.00         
    Rear Main Seal Kit  P4271961  $   10.00  $10.86
    Fel Pro Head Gaskets (pair)                   $364.00     
    Timing cover/Water pump gasket kit     $25.07         
    Valve Cover gaskets                             $16.90         
    Intake manifold heat tube gaskets       $20.85         
    Intake Manifold Gaskets                       $19.98
    Exhaust Manifold Gaskets                     $14.26         
    Carburetor Air Horn Gaskets                 $2.98
    Carburetor to manifold Gaskets            $21.00       
    Freeze Core Plug Kit P5249708             $25.00  $13.46         
    Crankshaft Key set P524922                $5.00  $10.00             
    Oil Slinger  P5249636                          $7.50  $8.00         
    Thermostat P4876307                          $7.50  $13.00         
    Timing Chain                     P5249269  $92.00  $88.00 [3]       
    Distributor Bronze bushing                  $9.99         
    Distributor Drive Gear         P3571071  $70.00  $106.03         
    Pilot Bearing Bushing                         $15.00
    Valve Cover Stud and Nut Kit  P4529897  $20.00  $17.84         
    Valve Lash Caps P4120635  $   95.00  $51.00 [4] $35.75 [5]     
    Valve Stem Seals                    (Viton vs. Teflon) P5249961 $16.25  $19.00 [6]       
    Valve Keepers                                 $14.28 [7] $17.28 [8]     
    Valve Spring seats             
    Valve Sprng retainers              Steel, 5/16", Single, Std Height, 7° P44552769           
    Valve Springs                                   0.500"/0.610" Lift     $105.99 [9]       
    Valve Guides                         Brodix      $198.00
    Stainless Steel Valves                          $301.59         
    Rocker Shaft springs     (possible re use) P4452827  $   33.75           
    Rocker Shim pkg.  P3690896                   $11.00           
    Rocker Arm Adjuster Tip set  P5007444AB  $   28.75  $30.00 [10]       
    Rocker Shaft End Plugs P5249633             $7.00
    Hemi Spark Plug Aluminum Tube seals        $101.85
    Head diagnosis                                           $90.00         
    Head Bolt hardware                                   $195.95         
    ARP assembly lubricant 100-9909              $14.83         
    Head Repair                                               $425.00         
    Oil Pump Bolts                                             $26.35         
    Oil Pump, High PSI                                      $74.78 [11]       
    Oil Pump Pick Up Tube                                $40.00         
    Windage Tray Stroker Crank                      $71.16         
    Spark plug tube seals                                $16.99 [12]       
    Cam Bearings               
    Connecting Rod Bearings      No charge[13]       
    Main Bearings               
    Lifters                                                  $179.84         
    Camshaft                                             $195.00         
    Ignition Wire set                                   $137.50         
    Paint Supplies                                       $12.00         
    Engine Paint, Acrylic Enamel                   $60.00
    Exhaust Manifold Paint POR-15              $24.16         
    Hemi Power Steering Pulley                   $200.00         
    Hemi Crank Pulley                                  $186.45         
    Alternator                                               $22.50         
    Belt Alignment Problem Solver               $29.81         
    Hemi Water Pump pulley                        $67.69         
    Engine Oil Dip Stick                                $70.00         
    Re built Carbs                                        $800.00         
    Oil Pressure Sending Unit                        $19.04         
    Hemi Oil Pressure Sending Unit Heat Shield    $22.75         
    Heater Hose Outlet Block Nipples             $24.20         
    Hemi Flywheel Bolts                                  $38.90         
    Hemi Heat Tube bolts                                $8.00         
    Hemi Exhaust Manifold Bolts                     $53.90         
    Hemi Carb Linkage Shoulder Bolts             $21.50
    Alternator Correct head mounting bolt      $15.00     
    Hemi Carb Inline Fuel Fittings                     $32.85         
    Hemi alternator Bracket Spacer Kit             $44.90         
    Hemi Power Steering Fitting                       $18.50         
    Hemi Carb Spring Set                                 $32.00         
    Hemi PCV Valve                                          $19.75         
    Hemi Left Wire Separator Bracket             $20.00         
    Hemi Idle Solinoid Bracket                        $21.49         
    Hemi Carb Solenoid Bracket Nuts               $4.71         
    Hemi Solenoid Kick Bracket                       $30.60         
    Hemi Alternator Pulley                              $108.71         
    Hemi Throttle Cable Bracket                      $38.75         
    Hemi Fuel Line Set                                     $66.25         
    OEM Hose clamp set                                  $16.50         
    Timing Bolt set                                           $19.35         
    Water pump housing bolts                        $20.00
    Hemi neg. battery block bolt                       $4.90
    Hemi Correct Exhaust Pipe Bolt Set           $16.90
    Hemi Oil Pan                                            $117.50         
    Hemi Original Distributor                          $227.00         
    Hemi Electronic Distributor                       $174.27         
    Hemi Distributor Cap                                 $30.09         
    Hemi Distributor hold down bolt                 $8.00         
    Hemi Throttle Cable                                  $19.49         
    Federal Power Steering Rebuild Kit           $24.99         
    Hemi Shaker Baseplate                           $406.00         
    Mopar Fan clutch                                      $150.50         
    Fan clutch Rebuilt service                        $210.00         
    Air Cleaner Lid                                        $100.00         
    Air cleaner to carb Studs                          $12.85         
    Starter Cable bracket on Bell Housing     $34.50         
    Hemi Cast Iron OEM Water Pump Housing   $69.45         
    Hemi Exhaust Manifolds                            $590.00
    Exhaust Manifold Heat Tube Fasteners      $14.10     
    Power Steering Return Hose                     $29.00         
    Carb Idle mixture caps                               $15.75         
    Hemi Power Steering Cooler                     $420.00         
    Hemi Upper Radiator Hose  P3462184       $29.57         
    Hemi Choke                                               $295.00         
    Hemi Water Pump                                       $79.00         
    Belts                                                           $18.95         
    Hemi OEM Coil                                            $82.00         
    PCV breather                                              $25.00
    Flywheel                                                    $225.00
    engine mounts                                           $235.00
    positive battery cable                                $150.00
    Hemi Ignition valve cover grommets           $19.00
    Throttle Cable & Spring Bracket Bolts         $9.95
    Complete Fuel Pump line kit                       $59.50
    Hemi Fuel Pump Fittings                              $15.10
    Engine Wire harness                                  $125.00
    Hemi OEM Carb linkage Nuts                        $6.00
    Hemi Intake Brake Booster Fitting               $11.95
    Hemi 1971 959 Radiator core & re built      $1,200.00
    Hemi H pipes                                               $600.00
    Powder coated Hemi K member                  $1200.00
    Hemicuda emblems                                     $120.00
    Shaker Bubble                                             $650.00
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #67 on: January 25, 2010 - 08:17:04 AM »
    You have got some nice stuff TC...   :2thumbs:    Keep us informed as you move forward. It's going to be worth it....    :burnout:     :ylsuper:    :bigsmile:   
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #68 on: January 25, 2010 - 11:47:56 PM »
    Quote from: Oldschool on January 25, 2010 - 08:17:04 AM
    You have got some nice stuff TC...   :2thumbs:    Keep us informed as you move forward. It's going to be worth it....    :burnout:     :ylsuper:    :bigsmile:
    I've been watchin' this myself... way cool TC!!
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #69 on: February 13, 2010 - 10:16:07 PM »
    This week I had the weld repair drilled out on my head.

    I took the head out of the machine shop that's doing the heads and went to my friend whose a mechanic. He bought a drill guide bushing and cleaned out the weld repair which is a push rod hole. did a great job.

    When I took the head from them initally, they said "You'll be sorry, big risk!" in so many words. Yesterday I brought it back. They looked at it and said "He didn't drill it, he must've used a mill like we were planning on doing.  ::)



    Also went to CSK to pick up my Fel Pro head gaskets. #1106 listed at 82.99. I pick em up and go home. Open the box and it's just 1 head gasket. They tell me that's what they cost each. Long story short, they were right. $180 bucks a pair. That's a Hemi for ya.
    « Last Edit: April 06, 2010 - 10:52:18 AM by Topcat »
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #70 on: April 06, 2010 - 10:51:37 AM »
    I pick up the heads this Friday. I saw them last week. They look killer. Pics soon.

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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #71 on: April 13, 2010 - 09:45:04 PM »
    Heads are back.

    Next check how the ports match up. So far it doesn't look like there is a significant amount of difference to warrant port matching. 5-10 HP increase isn't worth the extra work IMO. The valves will require valve lash caps. Manley valves w/10 degree keepers




    Last pic, on the way home.  :biggrin:


    Just need the intake picked up from bead blasting and the rocker shafts polished, and that should do it.

    I also ordered these from Rick.
    http://stores.casselent.com/Detail.bok?no=46
    They prevent oil from draining into the cylinder when you pull the spark plugs and tubes.
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #72 on: April 13, 2010 - 10:25:05 PM »
    Looking good Mike.

    I bet it fells great to get them home!
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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #73 on: April 13, 2010 - 10:32:09 PM »
    Mike,

    I bet you can already see the engine built huh!  Good luck with the rest of the build.

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    Re: Prior rebuild that was done to my Hemi
    « Reply #74 on: April 13, 2010 - 11:48:51 PM »
    Quote from: Topcat on February 13, 2010 - 10:16:07 PM



    Also went to CSK to pick up my Fel Pro head gaskets. #1106 listed at 82.99. I pick em up and go home. Open the box and it's just 1 head gasket. They tell me that's what they cost each. Long story short, they were right. $180 bucks a pair. That's a Hemi for ya.

    Not for tha faint of heart of the faint of wallet hey MIKE?? I gotta say your heads look Great!!!!  :2thumbs:
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