Proof of some type of rebuild?

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by 72skylarkconvt, Sep 3, 2020.

  1. 72skylarkconvt

    72skylarkconvt Well-Known Member

    Pulled one valve cover off today. Wanting to clean them up as well as intake while carb is off. I see red over spray on some parts. From the factory that would not be the case I'd think. Heck I don't even know what color this motor should be.
    Pretty clean on the inside of cover, no gunk at all, top of head is pretty clean I think also.
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    72skylarkconvt, Sep 3, 2020
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  2. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Maybe the heads were rebuilt
     
    Mark Demko, Sep 3, 2020
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  3. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    I’m thinking some one repainted engine at one time. 70-72 engine if rocker arms are original
     
    alec296, Sep 3, 2020
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  4. Stevem

    Stevem Well-Known Member

    What's up with those valve springs already being / showing compressing on there cylinder head side?
     
    Stevem, Sep 4, 2020
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  5. 72skylarkconvt

    72skylarkconvt Well-Known Member

    No idea, I know NOTHING about that stuff.
     
    72skylarkconvt, Sep 4, 2020
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  6. 72skylarkconvt

    72skylarkconvt Well-Known Member

    The car is a 72 Buick w/350.
     
    72skylarkconvt, Sep 4, 2020
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  7. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    The factory springs were that way, the closely wound coils go towards the head.
     
    Mark Demko, Sep 5, 2020
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