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Old Apr 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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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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I've used these guys many times.
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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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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Give "Alabama Cylinder Head" a call. I've had good service from them.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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I've used these guys many times.
1-800-572-1963
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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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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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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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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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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The thicker castings were for efi heads with the egr ports.
Perfect, thanks.
 
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