obrut

I have two sets of heads that I have had for a while and I want to see what they are from and what they are worth.

The first set of heads I believe are camel hump heads with no accessory holes and the markings include:

3782461 and 3782461
H21 1 H26 1

I think the dates are 8/21/61 and 8/26/61

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The second set of heads I believe are camel hump heads with no accessory holes and the marking include:

3890462 and 3890462
C3 7 C3 7

I think the dates are 3/3/67

So how can I find out what these heads cam off of and what they are worth? Can someone fill me in or point me in the right direction?

Tim

Nowhere Man

They came on any Chevy small block

obrut

Nowwhere man - thanks for the obvious.

Anyone else have some useful information on these? Are they worth anything because of the date codes?

I probably wont use them for a build, but could use the money to put towards other projects.

Thanks

plaidside

According to Chevy by the Numbers the 461 heads are from 64-early 66, 327 300 hp and up. They could have either the 1.94 or the 2.02 intake valves.

The 462's fit late 66 327 and early 67 327, 302 and 350, 275 - 350 hp.

I can't help you with value, check ebay, hemmings and other sites for some help.
Joe

LSUvetteguy

I've bought and sold a few sets over the years. If they're complete and in average shape 200. - 250. per set. A little less if you want to sell them fast. IMO

obrut

Thanks for the help, both sets are complete.

I guess I would need to find someone that is looking for those date code heads for them to be worth anything. I did a quick search on ebay and the prices seem a little higher than 200-250. 200-250 doesn't do anything for me, for that much they are worth keeping.

Also I guessing that I could measure the valve to find out if they are 2.02 or 1.94 right?

62Jeff

Yes, you might as well do that so you know what you have if someone comes looking for a set to buy. However my understanding is that with teh 2.02 intake valve, there's almost no head material visible between the intake and exhaust valve surfaces in the combusion chamber.

TheSaint

Lets see if i get this right.
If you want correct dated heads, lets say for my 5 of December built 64 coupe the heads with the right dates must have been made in September, October or November 1963?
Am i right?

66jack

I might be wrong but You might have fuelie heads....

Check for the letter "X" stamped somewhere on the head under where the valve cover would set.

obrut

I don't remember seeing an X anywhere but I will double check them again. Does the X mean fuelie head?

66jack

From what i understand......Yes.

but someone can still jump in here and correct me "if" i am wrong.

JohnZ

The heads need to have casting dates that are prior to the engine assembly date on the front pad; October or November dates would be "typical" for your car, although head dates aren't judged.

obrut

So correct "date code" heads do not have any real value or is the value to the individual looking to build a "date code" correct engine for their car?

kenba

No such thing as fuelie heads. This is a mirth to jack up the price like I have seen heads for sale as Corvette heads that could come on any Chevy.
KEN

Nowhere Man

only to the people who have to have everything "correct"

and I was not trying to state the obvious. but any casting number SB heads went on any chevy car line. the same head used on a Corvette was used on millions of imaplas or chevy 2

65specialk

Good luck.

aclassicnut

Sire obrut,
Are the 462 heads excellent-good -fair- poor? Can they be bolted on as they are? Are the studs pressed in or screwed in?

Thanks

Max
Greensboro NC

obrut

Nice...

I just thought that if I could get decent money for both sets then I could use the money to keep building my other cars.

I also have a complete 327 and 283 engine laying around, I took a quick look at them today.

The 283 is stamped F0607CA and the heads are 3795896 F 35 8 (not sure I wrote that date code right).

The 327 is stamped T1203HCH and the heads are 3890462 k 30 5. Another set of 462 heads I didn't even know I had - dime a dozen

obrut

The 462 heads are in great shape, they came off a running 355 engine that ran great. A buddy needed a short block so I pulled the 462 heads and performer intake. They could be bolted on after a quick scrub and a little paint to make them pretty and the studs are pressed in.

BTW the 461 heads have screw in studs.

aclassicnut

Thanks for the reply. What's your zip and I'll check on shipping. When you figure out a fair price ,please let me know.

I'm now running 461's with roller rockers, runs fairly decent .

Max