More 6.9 rebuild updates....Woh is me!

[TahoeTom]

Heath, FYI I just looked at my stripped 6.9 block and that plug is there under the oil cooler front header. Thanks for the pictures and writeup. I am following behind you with my own rebuild.

 

[racer30]

Heath, you are the man... Verry nice pic's and info, I to am learning from your build for mine. keep the updates coming..

 

[hesutton]

Gary, these exhaust valves appear to be available through several manufacturers. SB INTERNATIONAL (01542S), DYNAGEAR/MANLEY (AX2307), ELGIN (EX2307), and ENGINETECH (V2307S) They have a Stellite face. This info is per SB International's web catalog:

Exhaust; 1.595 Head Diameter,Stellite Face,NOTE: Recommend For Turbo Updated Engine. Valve Has 0.010 Larger Margin To Save Seat Replacement, Early Heads That Use C1 Valves W/ Large Margins Will Need Seat Replacement To Attain Correct Installed Height, +15 O/S Stem Available

Stellite is supposed to be more resistant to oxidation, temper softening, and thermal fatigue than standard steel valves. And from what I have been reading, an equal performer to inconel.

Waiting to hear back from Justin about a price on the valves. Will update when I find out.

Got my Comp 910's today. Should have my Clevite intake valves tomorrow.

Heath

 

[hesutton]

Heath, FYI I just looked at my stripped 6.9 block and that plug is there under the oil cooler front header. Thanks for the pictures and writeup. I am following behind you with my own rebuild.

I found an older photo and saw that plug there before the block went to the machine shop. Thanks again.

Heath, you are the man... Verry nice pic's and info, I to am learning from your build for mine. keep the updates coming..

Thanks buddy. I just want this 6.9 to provide me with another 300,000+ trouble free miles hauling the 32ft fifth wheel with the family.

Heath

 

[hesutton]

Got the exhaust valves ordered and they are going to be shipped directly to the machine shop. Thanks Justin for the help in getting those valves. I should have my intakes tomorrow.

Hope the heads will be done correctly and without too much delay.

Heath

 

[hesutton]

My wife just called and told me my intake valves came in. Gonna leave the office in a bit and pack up the heads, valves, seals, and springs. Taking it all to Haas Machine in the am.

Wish me and my heads luck!

Heath

 

[Diesel_brad]

Are you using a different machine shop than the one who looked over the heads?

 

[icanfixall]

You betcha he is... The first shop that "looked" at the heads did little more than that to them. How they can call themselves a machine shop is beyond me. Give a man what he pays for at least.. Give a little bit more and you will be rememberd well after you have left. Passing along what good service and afterthought goes so much farther than a shop that gives you the ***** and tells you to hit the road.. You already paid for it so get. I have been victomized by a few ****** shops like that.

 

[GOOSE]

Suscribing to this thread, too much good info to pass up. Thanks Heath.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Really a nice write up on the rebuild. Personally I've always used Stellite valves and the bronze guides. As Gary said about putting the heads on and checking for valve clearance, I put the heads on without the gasket and check for any head movement.

 

[Rot Box]

Lookin' good!