I'm trying to detect whether there is a pattern of content to the personal attacks - it appears that the more complex subjects are less controversial? I would have thought the opposite.
Carrying my warning forward: I tried a search for Chrysler 230 etc. posts looking for one that had pictures of a sectioned iron head to see if there is room for the new OHV intake valve without puncturing the water jacket - no luck.
Possibly it was another site?
If there's water over the entire bore area (I suspect not, but I've been wrong before!) this makes the whole thing considerably more complex.
I'm also focusing on fabricating the whole module-thingy out of commercial shapes, rather than obsolete parts or new special castings since they elevate the project to a level above many who might be interested.
Needless to say, this is also a potential method of upgrading your Ford L4 without looking for those original and now pricey Cragar, etc. conversions, or getting a new Riley (
http://www.secretsofspeed.com/RILEY.htm ) in a box (looks excellent, but expensive).
BTW: this is also possible with the Hudson, Ford 226, Pontiac 239 etc. but I have less data, pics, etc. on these and they seem to be less popular. I try to research the donor that would of the most use to the enthusiasts, rather than my favorite, or the cheapest. The Hudson does pretty well as-is since the porting is highly advanced for a flathead.
