Thread: dove c head swap

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I have a 429 for my torino that is all origional. In a couple weeks I am going to put it in the car and make my motor mounts and see how everything fits.
Any way, my 429 is a 73, and the guy I bought it from said it smoked a little bit, made good compression and ran fine. I didnt make any noise and had good power. So we are guessing that the valve guides are leaking. If so, I am thinking I will have my 1970 dovec heads rebuilt and put them on with a new cam, timing chain and lifters and such. I probably wont have the heads ported this time. I will do that when I rebuild the engine. I am just looking for mild performance and reliability right now.
So I need to know-
1. Can I use the stock intake manifold?
2. Can I use the exhaust manifolds from the 73 429?
3. Can I use the same head bolts?
4. Where can I get a cheap, good quality non retarded timing chain?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes

For the timing chain and gears, order them for the '70 engine and set them straight up.. Retarded gears came later....

Your the man Dave! Thanks

O and what do I need to do about the rocker arms? I cant use the same ones can I?

Most any 3-position keyway aftermarket double-roller timing chain will allow you to install it so that the cam phase is straight up. Beware that many aftermarket double-roller chains are manufactured to the 1972-up specs and so installing them on the "0" keyway position actually retards the cam. Therefore, study the chain setup and use the key postion which phases the camshaft correctly.

Paul