Hello all, I finally checked my engine castings numbers: EBP-6015-L. Vin: F10J8R14050. From research on this forum, I think this is the original 223 engine for my 1958 f100. What does the L stand for?

I will need to replace the head gasket, and while the head is off, I have been thinking of swapping it with one for sale locally that has allegedly been rebuilt with hardened seats, and which has a few miles on it.

Do head swaps usually work out? What should I look for when examining this head? I thought I'd bring a head gasket with me to make sure it fits right? Is there a way to make sure the seats have been hardened. It's selling for 200 bucks, but I think that it's flexible.


Thanks!

 

Usually if you look reel close you should be able to see the ring where the head was machined to accept the seat. I know of no issue swapping like heads. Good Luck.

Paul

 

What year is the one you were thinking of buying? It seems to me that the newer ones used bigger head bolts or something like that, only a few brain cells working at the moment.

 

The newer one isn't all that new--I think 1960, so two years newer, but I haven't checked the casting numbers on it yet. Is there a way to tell if it was properly machined or machined at all--in case the guy who has it is misinformed? Thanks,

What type of sealer do you recommend for head gaskets? Do you recommend chasing the threads before torquing down?

 

I believe I'd save my money, take my original head and have it re-done,if it is otherwise in good shape.You might save yourself from some problems.