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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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looking on ebay for some heads and found a deal. ported and polished with 2" and 1.6" valves with some other parts. had listed flowed 270/190. paid 800 for heads roller rockers hardened push rods and lifters all with 1250 miles. looked at the heads he tried to pass off some dremel markings on the intake as ported. for some unknown reason also opened up the coolant passages. should have went with loyd like i was going to.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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looking on ebay for some heads and found a deal. ported and polished with 2" and 1.6" valves with some other parts. had listed flowed 270/190. paid 800 for heads roller rockers hardened push rods and lifters all with 1250 miles. looked at the heads he tried to pass off some dremel markings on the intake as ported. for some unknown reason also opened up the coolant passages. should have went with loyd like i was going to.
sorry to hear... file a paypal thing
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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I am going to give dude a chance first and see if he will work with me. i emailed him to see if he will be decent.
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also sent a money order. live and learn.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Never buy **** from Ebay inless it is like 1-piece..lol I was going to buy a 383 from a company that sells on Ebay, then I thought about it..
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Sucks to hear man.

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