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Somehow I happen to get his passion....

I am so pleased you spelt that out .....I was thinking why are all these people getting Peanut Butter & Jelly?? :lol: Personally I think even that initial fine of $530 was reasonable considering the speed you were caught at.... if it was just a fine, why lawyer up at additional cost...just...

If there isn’t a charge to R&R some seats, you can be pretty sure it didn’t happen. It’s not uncommon on those heads to have some of the exhaust seats sitting “proud” in the chamber. I’ve seen it on BBM rpm heads as well.

The invoice from the shop says "Blend chambers to valve job. Seats were never installed correctly from manufacture." Interpret however you want. I don't know what to believe from them anymore.

the electric seats that also swing out sideways in that 1960 Chrysler are really cool!

Specsavers here is doing a 50% off frames over $169 .... which indicates to me they have high margins to begin with. :rolleyes:

Didn't think about the lack of a standard but that's the next set of measurements I am planning to take - just change to the new retainer & locks. That will confirm the shims needed.

I’d be very surprised if any valve seats were actually “replaced”. Who’s to say the IH discrepancy isn’t from a variation in valve margin thickness or the spring seat depths.

Where is this courthouse that hands out peanut butter and jelly?

To be fair, this isn’t terrible. It’s 1.835, +/- .010”.

Not many cars searched for have such a happy ending..... I guess the only missing ingredient is the OP trying to buy the car back now.

Forgive my lack of experience but.... If a shop installed valve seats, is it possible that the taller seats result in a shorter installed spring height? Are the back sides of different valves thicker in some cases? I would assume that these would be machined to get the valve stem height all the...

The Hemi pound! lol! I welded the torque arm bracket and skidplate on.I put the clutch together with the new bolts and blue locktite no issues,going to install the bellhousing and transmission next.

What a great conclusion to this story of a very rare car! I saw a vid on YouTube yesterday of them pulling the cover off this burgundy car, but I didn't put 2+2 together until I saw the notification on this post. Made my day!

Just be aware that there is no “industry standard” for retainer installed heights. So, the Hughes +.100” retainers may or may not actually be +.100” compared to the Stealth retainers.

Some people prefer the convenience of buying a packaged kit that includes all the stuff to complete a swap. I understand, that is easier and usually works just fine. I have a history of trying to make use of what I have or what is immediately available AND a curious mind as well. Junkyard stuff...

KD,, I think yes, unless shimming is an acceptable ways to get there as well. I went to a supposedly reputable machine shop after searching for a couple of months and I got less than stellar results. Not excited about having to go that route but will see what the experts say. There is the...

It’s called “production tolerances”. There are a lot of machining operations involved along with numerous pieces in play. This is why you check. There is no problem stacking shims to get the height closer to the desired spec. Rick, it’s more spring than I’d use if I were building it, but in...

@HawkRod used a front kit and modified it for the rear seat in his RR.