Cylinder head

[Doug&Deb]

Does anyone know if a head from a 48 230 fit a 52 230? Found a crack in the head on my Coronet. Not sure how long it’s been there. No sign of anything leaking. I have an extra head if I need it just not sure if it’ll work. 

[Plymouthy Adams]

yes 

[Doug&Deb]

Thanks 

[Plymouthy Adams]

while the head will fit.....as a reminder, you do have to look close at your water pump and thermostat and compare....

Edited June 21, 2019 by Plymouthy Adams

[Mike36]

You might want to take this head to your automotive machine shop for a skim cut on the mating surface to ensure it is flat. Then carefully run a tap in each hole to ensure threads are clean. Blow the hole out with compressed air, you want it clean. Then wire wheel the bolt threads to be clean . At assembly, put a light coating of oil on bolt threads. Only a clean oiled thread will give the correct torque reading.

[Doug&Deb]

Thanks everyone 

[9 foot box]

   Oiling bolt threads is the way to go on most engines, but all your head bolts need thread sealant.

[grady hawkins]

For the head bolts that go into the water jacket, I used #2 Permatex on the treads

[Mike36]

12 hours ago, grady hawkins said:

For the head bolts that go into the water jacket, I used #2 Permatex on the treads

WHOOPS !!! I forgot the sealant. Hey!!! What’s that green stuff all over the floor !!!