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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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head swap weekend

Sup Guys?

I am in the middle of doing my head swap and I will be doing the piston fuel pump and 3200 spring at the same time. I have searched the forum to no end but does anyone have any tips or tricks for any of the jobs I will be doing today/tommorrow? Any little things to watch for or some thing that might make life a little easier. Thanks.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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dont forget to disconnect that little fuel return line on the drivers side rear of head.
The governor spring is much easier to do when the heads off.
Make sure you put the spacer in behind your piston pump. You will have to cut some insulation off the side of the block. you will see, its a fairly cut and dry swap.
good luck
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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thanks for the heads up frostie. The head is off and I'm in the middle of swapping injectors,freeze plugs,etc. As soon as this new head is ready I will move on to the spring and fuel pump. Should have both of those wrapped up tonight.(if things go smoothly )
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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You will like that head, I ported and polished my own head and ported and polished an ATS manifold at the same time, It made a huge difference.
Enjoy!
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Not to hyjack the thread, but did the porting you did give you better fuel milleage Frostie?
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