Hello to all. I have been restoring cars as a hobby for years and always wanted a 409. The opportunity came up when a 62 SS four speed car came available with a 64 340 hp engine. The engine was something of a gamble knowing nothing about it. After pulling the heads I discovered a disturbing mix of parts. I have one piston that doesn’t match the rest and a mix of stainless and non stainless valves. The heads are 817 castings. In addition it appears a valve was dropped in #4 cylinder causing some damage to the head. Bores are .06 over and measure on the money and apparently have been bored and honed but the engine never started. I can see that these engines are different from what I am used to. I am unaware of anyone in my area familiar with these engines. I usually leave the engine building to the local engine builder but in this case I may have to be the expert. I need educating. Thinking of keeping this one for myself and would like 400 or so hp on pump gas and do occasionally have problems with the right foot getting heavy. I will be looking at the bottom end this week to see what I have there. What resources are available out there and where would I find another head if the damaged one has to be replaced? I am in Aiken SC . Maybe too much for an introduction but I have always had a soft spot for the early Impalas and would like to see this one returned to it former glory.
Thanks for allowing my introduction
Phil
Thanks for allowing my introduction
Phil