What's the difference between auto a marine cylinder heads?
I need to replace the heads on my OMC (Ford) 5.0L efi motor.
I was looking at the price for new heads from OMC and almost died.
(1300 @)
Is there any reason I can't use heads from a car with the same motor
and just change the freeze out plugs? |
Joe
Apr 17
2006
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| Thanks. That's kind of what I thought.
Just ordered a set of heads complete for 600 total and they are going
to put the brass plugs in for free.
2600.
600. 2000 saved. Were is that radar dept? Thanks again |
Joe
Apr 18
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| Huh? What material would the auto engine's valves be made of?? |
basskisser
Apr 18
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| I think we are talking *stainless* valves and stellite seats. Also, you'll need to use a marine head gasket. There may be potential problems in bolting marine exhaust systems to
your auto heads. Let us know how it turns out...... |
Gene
Apr 18
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| Thanks Gene, I should have clarified such..... |
tschnautz
Apr 18
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| I'm not totally sure, but I don't think there's a difference on the
bolt-up from marine and automotive. I believe they are compatable on
the 5.0 H.O. and marine.... |
tschnautz
Apr 18
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| That's better! |
basskisser
Apr 18
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| I thinkt hey're the same. except the marine probably has steel valves. I'd try it. PLUS ! You have to rememebr,t hat the marine store is giong to charge
full list price on those heads. you could get DIY though an auto parts store or machine shop for
considerably less.. Call NAPA etc, and price some exchange heads. |
tschnautz
Apr 17
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