Hi there fellow Chevy fans,

I found out that my 490 has a cracked head and I'm wondering if it would be likely fixable or should I try to get a 'new' one. If the latter is the case, does anyone have an idea where I should start to look?

Who (or where) should I ask about fixing it if that's the course you recommend?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Beth

Hi Beth,

Welcome to Chevy Chat II. Glad to have you aboard.

Let your fingers do the walking and call some of the machine shops in your area. Try to find one that has been around for a long time. Inquire of them if they can repair a cracked head or at least look at it for you and see if the break is something that likely can be fixed. Some of the old fellows like a challenge.

If it is not feasible to repair, then you will be looking for another head. Come on back here and post your request. Due to the weight of a head you would like for it to be found local and have the option of returning it if it is also cracked.

Don't give up, just hang in there.

If you want some good info on this subject. Check LOCK-N-STITCH Inc. 1015 S. Soderquist RD. Turlock CA 95380 USA 800-736-8261 290-632-2345 FAX 209-632-1740 www.locknstitch.com
They will send you a very good package and location list of their distributors.
I have seen work done by this method and it was A1.

Regards
Don Cartwright 14476