Engine rebuidl

[FL SAAC]

Well guys, I appreciate all the advice. A lot to thinks about. I've neglected to mention that I've own my GTH 350 for 47 years now and it's a driver. With all due respect I can appreciate originality but at 77 (today, 19th) I'm not into adjusting valves any more  just to hear the "clitter-clatter of the valves. I would like to do some head work to make it "breath" better, but there's only so much you can do with cast iron heads and keep it looking original (I do want to keep them on). This car is not original-original. When I got it was flat black with no strips, with a 4-speed (number would indicate (2304) it had an automatic its has a 5 speed in it now.) I had already purchased blue & white paint. While stripping the body I did find gold under the bumper. So, I drove it for many years that way until I got rear ended (very, very minor) but it was time for new pain anyway. I always liked the Green/gold combo, so that's what it is today. If you're ever down here in Monterey you'll see it driving around town; it's no fun parked in the garage. George PS; thanks again for your input.

 

A Big Plus UNO

Enjoy the ride !

[98SVT - was 06GT]

With all due respect I can appreciate originality but at 77 (today, 19th) I'm not into adjusting valves any more  just to hear the "clitter-clatter of the valves. I would like to do some head work to make it "breath" better, .....

In that case I would not modify the original (VALUABLE) parts. Grab any good 289/302 block and some aluminum heads that will already breathe (good port guys are hard to find and expensive) slap a hydraulic roller cam in it and enjoy the ride. You could even use your original block and crank so get the hipo dampner. Paint hides the sin of aluminum heads....