Well after almost 8 months I finally have the '77 running again. Thanks to Rando'76 I got a new head for the 250 for free. I got a valve lapping kit and spent the last few months doing a poor boy's valve job. After alot of evenings of manually grinding the valves and seats I got them cleaned up too my satisfaction. Got the head painted and just finished putting it all back together today. It starts and idles good but I let the tags expire so I can't drive it till payday next week. I just wanted to thank all of you that helped me try and figure out the problem. When I finally pulled the old head the seats were so worn the valves and springs could be turned and wiggled while still in the head. Finances would not allow me to just have the head rebuilt. The quote was $650.00, hence the cheap way out. Thanks Again to everyone on this board and especially Randy and Steve. Cary
Great news! I can't wait to see it on the road again. If the weather will cooperate, maybe we can get the cars out sometime soon.
If I dared to, I'd drive mine from fayetteville. I need to try and see if the cooling problem is fixed.
You know Bob, I think maybe us Okie's should head your way since you keep coming here. What do you think Randy? Maybe meet in Siloam Springs, eat at the casino, it's pretty cool since they redid it. Cary
