Replacement Cylinder Head

gwg55

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M9540, SVL75-2, KX057-5, F-3060, F-2560E
Feb 19, 2021
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Anyone have a recommendation on a new complete head to buy?
Not really a fan of the China clones.
Kubota new is pricy but seems to be a better option.
Machine shop pricing to do the work on my old head is very high.
 

Vlach7

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L47 305DT JD500C
Dec 16, 2021
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Frazier Park Ca
Anyone have a recommendation on a new complete head to buy?
Not really a fan of the China clones.
Kubota new is pricy but seems to be a better option.
Machine shop pricing to do the work on my old head is very high.
Cost me a $150 to have a machine shop mill and magnaflux my head, I lath my valves and use an OEM head gasket. That has to be cheaper and better than what you're looking at.
 
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TheOldHokie

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Anyone have a recommendation on a new complete head to buy?
Not really a fan of the China clones.
Kubota new is pricy but seems to be a better option.
Machine shop pricing to do the work on my old head is very high.
How high is very high? I would expect $500- $750 for a head job using the original valves and guides. New valves and/or guides extra.

Dan
 
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Vlach7

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L47 305DT JD500C
Dec 16, 2021
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Frazier Park Ca
Yes, to do the valves yourself. You would probably need to purchase a kit with the guides in it, but it's really not that tough to do. I'm sure you can find plenty on YouTube to show how.