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    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    ACDelco 60G's are what you want. They are self regulating. Most guys use the 60Gs with zero issues. Me included and over two years without a single issue. A few still use the 13Gs. Your call
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    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    A lot of time/energy is being used to figure out how to rig this instead of just fixing the problem correctly. You've spent all this time on it. Don't take a shortcut now. If your like most guys I know, there will be a day when you wished you would have done it the right way. Just an...
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    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    As much as that totally sucks, I personally would wait for the correct head from them and then redo it. That way you know it's 100% correct and not rigged together. If you were selling it soon, sure, get it running and get rid of it. But since your keeping it, do it right. I know it's...
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    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    The engine is already torn down quite a bit. It already has high mileage Sure it was running fine until head gaskets failed. It's a daily driver and reliability is a key factor. New gaskets and improved bolts already acquired. To me, it makes no sense not to pull engine and rebuild. That...
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    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    I personally would pull engine and rebuild. That way you know EXACTLY what you have and what work has gone into it. Plus it will save a lot of money going that route and you can decide what brand of parts to use. I know the old school machine shop guys could repair cracks in heads (to a...
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    CUCV 1986 M1008 - In a Real Pickle - Bad Heads - Need Advice

    How was that thing still running?!
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