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Old 03-07-2013, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Safari Larry View Post
I think that is bad advise. Yes, you can get away without them for a while. But the back of engine will run hotter than the front and it won't show up on the temp gauge. Not good for a long lasting engine! I would not use those heads without the water tubes.
I agree. I'm of the belief that if they were installed from factory, then there's obviously a reason for them. My heads will go back on with tubes, one way or another.

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Originally Posted by Bill Hanlon View Post
Steve:
The one '58 tube I have is yours for the price of the ride. Down side is that I won't be able to get it in the mail until after March 18. I'm heading to the ski slopes with my daughter and her family tonight and won't be back until the 17th.
Sounds like a deal. The machine shop is nowhere close to be ready for the tubes, so the 18th will work. I'll send you a PM on the gmc site with my shipping address.

Steve