[Probird]

Has anyone had the head deck insert done lately? It used to be done by Glenn Sedig and Calvin. I slotted a head and would like to get this insert installed to fix the head and maybe prevent it from happening again in the future. Thanks

[aaronman]

Check with BES racing engines. Their website shows they offer this service. https://www.besracing.com/racing-eng...elbrock-victor

[opeliac]

Originally Posted by aaronman

Check with BES racing engines. Their website shows they offer this service. https://www.besracing.com/racing-eng...elbrock-victor

This is correct...I just picked my engine up, and they put these inserts in.

[Probird]

Originally Posted by opeliac

This is correct...I just picked my engine up, and they put these inserts in.

I just called over there and the guy that does it’s going to call me back later sometime after 3:00 ET. The guy I talked to said it was kind of pricey. What did they charge you to have it done? Thanks

[opeliac]

Originally Posted by Probird

I just called over there and the guy that does it’s going to call me back later sometime after 3:00 ET. The guy I talked to said it was kind of pricey. What did they charge you to have it done? Thanks

The inserts were 325.00, and I had the deck welded and hoops installed when they did the inserts, so I dont know how much they were by themselves since they did other stuff...

[Probird]

Originally Posted by opeliac

The inserts were 325.00, and I had the deck welded and hoops installed when they did the inserts, so I dont know how much they were by themselves since they did other stuff...

Thanks. They didn’t call back today. Hopefully tomorrow.

[slowbird]

Originally Posted by Probird

Thanks. They didn’t call back today. Hopefully tomorrow.

I would love to know what they say if they call back. I have 2 sets of heads I'd like done.

[Probird]

Originally Posted by slowbird

I would love to know what they say if they call back. I have 2 sets of heads I'd like done.

Preston just called back. He said if no other work needs done it’s $750. That includes the parts, install, surface head, and blend into the chamber.

[Glenn Sedig]

I supply the inserts to BES. I do not install them myself anymore. Tony at BES has the prints for installation dimensions required for the correct press fit to keep the inserts tight at operating temperatures. The inserts have proven to greatly improved gasket life in all brands ot race heads. Tony is even putting them into small Block Chev. heads.

[Probird]

Originally Posted by Glenn Sedig

I supply the inserts to BES. I do not install them myself anymore. Tony at BES has the prints for installation dimensions required for the correct press fit to keep the inserts tight at operating temperatures. The inserts have proven to greatly improved gasket life in all brands ot race heads. Tony is even putting them into small Block Chev. heads.

Thanks for the reply Glenn. BES has my heads now. Patiently waiting for them to get done.

[Skip Fix]

Guys hate to sound ignorant but what is the insert? I am assuming to keep head bolt threads from pulling out?

[Money Pit]

It goes between the siamesed valves. Helps takes away the heat.

[Probird]

Originally Posted by Skip Fix

Guys hate to sound ignorant but what is the insert? I am assuming to keep head bolt threads from pulling out?

It goes in the deck of the head between the 2 exhaust valves.

[Skip Fix]

Thanks guys.
Add the extra "421 hole" near there also or dry decked?

[Jack Gifford]

what's the insert material? Heat treated?

[johnta1]

Here's previous thread on them:

Inserts

plus one for the Tiger heads

Tiger inserts?

[twm]

does anyone have the dimensions and material to share ?
for us do it yourself machinists

[mgarblik]

I would think Beryllium/copper would be a good material for the insert. But if Glenn Sedig already has done all the design and has inserts ready to sell, I would contact him directly about buying some?