what does this mean ?? Your engine us f.cked.

Would a second head be ok ??

Peter

I had a Morris Major head welded once,...what a disaster it leaked worse
than before, but with todays advances it maybe worth-while, tho a
second-handy which has been crack-tested would be better if you have the
time to find one and the money to get it tested.

Those engines had a tendency to slap a bit when worn, so some top land wear
where you can move the piston a fair bit is relatively common in them.

Jason

If i lay the head with the valve surfaces facing upwards, the crack starts
near the exhaust valve and extebds towards the top edge roughly 4 mm in a
slight arc.

Peter

Evening folks;
                        I picked up a damn good second hand head for my
escort today, but refused to pay till a local engine reconditioner checked
for any cracks so after waiting for 3 hours, all is ok no cracks  cost me
$100.00 all up. SO thanx for all the help and such  next project is to renew
the rings and bearings.

Peter