V10 Centauro Head Rebuilding

[HadaDaytona]

As I surf Ebay US, UK, Italy,Germany and Australia, I usually get lucky and find what I am looking for. Today I found a right engine head for my Centauro. Don’t know the mileage on it but it’s dirty enough that I’m going to send it out for rebuilding. I’m in Michigan . When it gets here from the UK…. Any suggestions on who to send it to ? 

[gstallons]

Just wondering , what is wrong w/yours ?

[Lucky Phil]

8 hours ago, HadaDaytona said:

As I surf Ebay US, UK, Italy,Germany and Australia, I usually get lucky and find what I am looking for. Today I found a right engine head for my Centauro. Don’t know the mileage on it but it’s dirty enough that I’m going to send it out for rebuilding. I’m in Michigan . When it gets here from the UK…. Any suggestions on who to send it to ? 

Don't forget to crack test it. Pointless wasting money rebuilding a cracked head.

Phil

[HadaDaytona]

I think that’s called magma fluxing the head. Good idea.

[HadaDaytona]

I bought Centauro with a broken timing belt. Head has a visible crack. I’m assuming belt broke, valve was open and got hit by piston.

Have not taken apart to inspect level of damage. Saw head for sale at a good price and jumped on it. Best case will be if that is all it needs and engine is rebuildable.

[Lucky Phil]

5 hours ago, HadaDaytona said:

I bought Centauro with a broken timing belt. Head has a visible crack. I’m assuming belt broke, valve was open and got hit by piston.

Have not taken apart to inspect level of damage. Saw head for sale at a good price and jumped on it. Best case will be if that is all it needs and engine is rebuildable.

Let me guess it's cracked from the valve guide out? Typically thats what happens to them no timing belt breakage it's for other reasons. Common issue. Buy yourself a Dye check kit, they are cheap and last for years.

Probs about 10 bucks in the USA. Everyone that does motorcycle and car maintenance should have one in the shed.

https://sydneytools.com.au/product/chemtools-ctwcff-3pce-chemtig-dye-penetrant-test-kit-for-weld-crack-detection

 

Phil

Edited May 20 by Lucky Phil