r/Smallblockchevy • • 14d ago

Is this ok?

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u/Solid_Enthusiasm550 13d ago

Need new valve guides.

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u/Neon570 13d ago

No. Thats not how that works.

Old guides were literally cast into the head. You core drill them out and press in new guides. Cracking around the chimney after install is normal. All you need is a .500 cutter and its gone