Plaineman

I just pulled the heads off my 2000 7.4 mpi and they need some reconditioning... should I be looking for a marine specific machine shop or can any one do the work? Definitely need a valve job and 2 exhuast studs need to be drilled out but that seems like commonplace to me. I imagine I will need a special gasket set to put it back together.

Just want to make sure I get it done right.

Thanks for any help.

Brian

JRider

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Valve guide clearance is a little looser on marine engines.

Knot 4 Me

They do not need to be marine specific. However, they do need to be versed in the differences between marine and street engines.

Plaineman

Thanks guys... appreciate it!

JRider

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Also, the exhaust valves are severe duty. Inconel or Farea are good choices.