Hey all,

I am totally new here and I am working on plans for my first /6 build. I recently bought a 66 Valiant with a 170 in it.

I've been reading this site for a couple of months as well as various books and web articles. This has led to many questions

One of the many things I was wondering is whether or not it is possible to drill out the drain holes in a small spark plug head, big enough to get the lifters out if you want to?

Am I asking one of those questions where all the experience guys roll their eye here If so I appologize in advance!!!

Cheers,

Chris E.

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Why not use a 81 and up hydraulic engine "wide valve cover" head?
Those have a larger push rod hole which makes "head on" lifter removal possible.

Why will you need to remove the lifters after the engine is in the car?
DD

DD,

That is exactly why I asked the question:) thank you.

If I used the 81 up head I would still get the "better" combustion chamber and the hardened valve seats.

I would just have to use the older rockers and hardware right?

As for removing the lifters in the car I was thinking about trying a medium wild cam. I figured if I didn't like it, it'd be easier to change in the car.

C

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The 81-up head will require it's own valve cover and also the rear bolt for the rocker shaft.

I have found that on a Slant car it is much easier to install and degree a cam with the motor out. It's just not that hard to pull a Slant motor out.

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I 2nd Slantzilla. I will never again pull an oil pan or timing cover off a slant with the engine in place.

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