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Old 04-14-2012, 08:57 PM
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Cheap Rebuilt Head - Source?

I've got a head gasket leak (coolant in oil) on my new-to-me '91 F-150, so pulling the head is in my near future. I'm guessing that I'm going to find cracks in the head, so I'm inclined to just get a rebuilt head in advance and make the swap process quick and easy.

I could have sworn I read something in here about inexpensive rebuilt 4.9 heads, but I can't find a thing now. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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They also have the thicker Australian head casting at least for the FI engines.
Prices are better than local machine shops, work is perfect and the shipping is super cheap.
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Give "Alabama Cylinder Head" a call. I've had good service from them.
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They also have the thicker Australian head casting at least for the FI engines.
Prices are better than local machine shops, work is perfect and the shipping is super cheap.
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Thanks. I'm guessing that this one is the Aussie head then, yes?
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But does it have the EGR ports?
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Why guess when they have toll free phone service and an Email address. Same goes for the EGR ports.
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Why guess when they have toll free phone service and an Email address. Same goes for the EGR ports.
Cause they're not open on Sunday?

I already sent them an e-mail - just figured I'd ask.
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I always call to place any order and to confirm price, shipping and lead time.
The thicker castings were for efi heads with the egr ports.
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