Bionicgold
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Anyone have any good sources for a replacement head for '73 3.0cs?
A cylinder head that fits a '73.
A cylinder head that fits a '73.
Ahh. Someone told me you found a head already. I have one locally here in Seattle. It would need to be tested. Also, someone tapped the mechanical fuel pump hole, so you would need to be certain that it sealed properly. I asked the forum about this but I can't recall what the response was. The head already has a 272 cam in it also. Shoot me a PM if you want to discuss.
Thanks for the reply. The previous head didn't work out, so I'm still on the hunt. I'll PM you for details on the one you have.
That would be great! Thanks!Cool. I'll ask this really smart expert in SF about the fuel pump hole. I'm sure his response will be to use an electric fuel pump.
wont a 86 work as thats what they replaced my oem with
The tricky part is finding a head that has the mechanical fuel pump provision, but isn't prone to cracking. Do they exist?
@Bionicgold - Do you have a mechanical or electric fuel pump? I've been assuming mechanical.
Okay. Mine is an ‘81 358 head with new style water passages and a mechanical fuel pump hole. I will check for the infamous dimples.
I'm an e9 novice and not familiar with all the nuances of the various heads. What is the situation with the dimples? What are the implications of using an '81 358 head on a carbureted '73 E9? Are modifications/cam swap, etc. required?
Markos -- what is the issue with the fuel pump opening? I sealed off mine using OEM parts when I went to the triple webers because I needed the room. I would think this is readily reversible.
Markos -- what is the issue with the fuel pump opening? I sealed off mine using OEM parts when I went to the triple webers because I needed the room. I would think this is readily reversible.