Need a new head

[Heemie]

Need a 568750 head

Folks,

I am Apis' friend (thanks for the posting!) who is looking for a replacement cylinder head for my '63 petrol engine. I would like to find a crack-free and serviceable 568750 casting ('67 and later Series), either 7:1 or 8:1 CR. If it is a 8:1, perhaps the pushrods too?

Hopefully I can find one which I can decoke, hand-lap the valves, slight surface cut, new valve seals and be good to go.

Wish I could swing a new head, but someone might have lying around what I am looking for at a friendly price.

Thanks!

Heemie .....

[1961 109 WAGON]

i have a new NOS 8 to 1 head for sale, bolt on and go, just make me an offer..nathan

[Heemie]

Thanks very much for your response, Nathan. You are in Strasburg, somewhat close to my cabin in Warm Springs. Might not have to worry about shipping! A couple questions, if I may.

Is the head fitted w/ valves and springs? And I believe you commented earier about a low profile waterpump style (Series II rather than IIA). What is the difference there? It seems that 8:1 CR and a Series II style (or design) conflicts, as 8:1 heads came with later IIAs and IIIs (casting 568750).

What is the casting number? And, might you have a set of 8:1 pushrods?

I am afraid I don't have much $ to spend right now, and I don't want to insult you or anyone in any way with a low offer. That is why I was looking for a good, used head that someone didn't need anymore. NOS parts certainly can fetch more money. What $ ballpark are you thinking?

Thank you kindly Nathan - perhaps we can work something out!

Heemie .....

[1961 109 WAGON]

the nos head is complete, less head gasket and valve cover, all nos springs and seats, and valves
i have a good head , 7 to 1, complete with valves and rods and springs,off a good running engine if you need a affordable one, you can come by and look at both, ill get you the casting number off the new head shortly, nathan

[1961 109 WAGON]

you can see the casting number,and its dated 7/28/1960
the copper stuff it to keep rust away, ive had this since 1986 or 1987.
a shot of a running engine i bought from another member from the site, its from a 1969 left hand drive 88 pick-up, the head can be removed if you need it, its a 7 to 1
if i dont have the 8 to 1 rods, a guy 30 miles from here has new ones in his shop
the area on this nos head where the thermostat sits is lower than the other one i have, it will not work on my 1966 88 without putting a lower waterpump housing on it, the head would sit 1/2 higher in the front and not sit on top of the block