[AMC-List] complete set for rebuilding a 196 head?

[Nick ALFANO <71amx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Justin,

I carry a complete line of engine parts for AMCs most
of which I typically have in stock.  Contact me off
list with you specifics needs and I will see what we
can do.  I am sure I can beat Napa's on just about any
AMC part.

Thanks,

Nick Alfano
Alfano Performance
Kenosha, WI. 53142
262-308-1302
262-942-8271 after 6pm central and weekends

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Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:10:59 -0800
From: Justin Shelton <hydeparker@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] complete set for rebuilding a 196
head?
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Hi, Guys:

I dropped off a head to be rebuilt at the local Napa
machine shop.  
They have done excellent work for me before on a set
of IH 304 heads and a 
set of Stude 289 heads.

Anyway, I got a call back that they cannot find valves
or other 
components.  If find this a bit odd . . .  I have had
Rambler 196 heads 
rebuilt before and have never heard of a problem
finding parts, but of course 
haven't used this place.

I looked at Kanter, and they want $15/valve, which in
valves alone will 
run me $180, and that doesn't include guides or seals.


My question is: other than Kanter, is there a "one
stop" place to buy a 
complete set for rebuilding a head?  Or do I have to
buy individual 
component pieces?  

My other question is: I have a collection of NOS
engine parts, so  I 
dug through boxes of valves. I have various valves for
196 heads, but 
none that are specifically for a 1960 head.  How much
did the heads evolve 
over the life of the 196 OHV engine?  

- Justin

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