Head rebuild kit
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 118
Likes: 2
From: Floresville, Tx
Head rebuild kit
I'm looking for a rebuild kit for my 94 f150 with 300 straight 6. Can't seem to find one. Does it exist? Would I be better off buying all the parts individually or even getting a new or already rebuilt head? Thanks.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 118
Likes: 2
From: Floresville, Tx
Valves, springs, retainers, valve stem seals rocker arms... Basically everything to make it like new again. Will most likely have a machine shop assemble it for me when I take it to get resurfaced.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,209
Likes: 12
From: Black Hills of SD
Just let the machine shop provide the parts, other than maybe the rockers. While some repair facilitys will tolerate customers bringing their own parts, it is not unlike bringing your own ham and eggs to a restaurant and asking them to cook them for you.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
I understand what you're saying though, which is why I do literally everything in my ability myself. My expectation of them is moot in that case.
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 12,344
Likes: 1,319
From: Central Mississippi
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5,800
Likes: 455
That's probably the best deal honestly, unless you wanted to port your head while it's disassembled.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 118
Likes: 2
From: Floresville, Tx
Thanks guys for all the replies, will check on the parts prices at the machine shop. Would be easier than tracking them down online anyways.
QUOTE='89F2urd;17820362]That's probably the best deal honestly, unless you wanted to port your head while it's disassembled.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I'm looking to get more flow in the top end it seems a little restricted... I feel like the truck should be able to go a little faster than 65 uphill. I know the 300 is all low end but 65 uphill in 4th gear... Somethings wrong. Ill have them clean the intake out as well and probably the block since I'm pulling the motor anyways.
QUOTE='89F2urd;17820362]That's probably the best deal honestly, unless you wanted to port your head while it's disassembled.[/QUOTE]
Yeah I'm looking to get more flow in the top end it seems a little restricted... I feel like the truck should be able to go a little faster than 65 uphill. I know the 300 is all low end but 65 uphill in 4th gear... Somethings wrong. Ill have them clean the intake out as well and probably the block since I'm pulling the motor anyways.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,718
Likes: 586
From: Chillicothe
Well, 65 uphill is relative. There are a couple hills aroumd here that I can't do 50 up unless I drop from 5th to 3rd and that's if I'm already doing 50.
It all depends on the grade of the hill.
And then, you get into gearing. If your truck has a 2.73 or 3.08 gear rebuilding the head probably won't help much. You should do a cylinder leakdown and compression test. If those come back okay, then the engine is most likely not the issue.
It all depends on the grade of the hill.
And then, you get into gearing. If your truck has a 2.73 or 3.08 gear rebuilding the head probably won't help much. You should do a cylinder leakdown and compression test. If those come back okay, then the engine is most likely not the issue.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 118
Likes: 2
From: Floresville, Tx
Well, 65 uphill is relative. There are a couple hills aroumd here that I can't do 50 up unless I drop from 5th to 3rd and that's if I'm already doing 50.
It all depends on the grade of the hill.
And then, you get into gearing. If your truck has a 2.73 or 3.08 gear rebuilding the head probably won't help much. You should do a cylinder leakdown and compression test. If those come back okay, then the engine is most likely not the issue.
It all depends on the grade of the hill.
And then, you get into gearing. If your truck has a 2.73 or 3.08 gear rebuilding the head probably won't help much. You should do a cylinder leakdown and compression test. If those come back okay, then the engine is most likely not the issue.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 8
yes, there are hills and then there are hills.
it looks like you have an extended cab/long box/4wd and a rear end of unknown ratio. i am not sure i would expect much more than 65 up any decent hill with a stock 4.9 litre pulling it.
it looks like you have an extended cab/long box/4wd and a rear end of unknown ratio. i am not sure i would expect much more than 65 up any decent hill with a stock 4.9 litre pulling it.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,305
Likes: 8
... bad timing ... having just read your last post, i agree with the others that i would let the machine shop buy the parts. they get a huge discount so it usually winds up not costing any more and saves some potential headaches.
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 118
Likes: 2
From: Floresville, Tx
Yeah that's what it's looking like, save time and headaches. I really wanna get this thing going. Starting a new job 6 hour drive every 2 weeks and I dont wanna take any chances.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,718
Likes: 586
From: Chillicothe
Ahhhh ok well a know bad head gasket is a good reason for a top end job.... If you are just doing head work make sure you get the right head gasket. Do Not go thicker than factory, this will throw the quench distance off and can cause detonation.