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286 max wedge head value

Many are cracked, need to be magnafluxed to insure condition, as cracked heads aren't worth much. Then, how many valve jobs, are the valves sunk? In general though IMO, I would say $800-$1200 for a good set with no cracks. Used to be a bigger deal before aftermarket heads were available, now pretty much just for restoring '62-'63 cars.
 
Many are cracked, need to be magnafluxed to insure condition, as cracked heads aren't worth much. Then, how many valve jobs, are the valves sunk? In general though IMO, I would say $800-$1200 for a good set with no cracks. Used to be a bigger deal before aftermarket heads were available, now pretty much just for restoring '62-'63 cars.
Thanks, That's why I'm asking. They have no visible cracks, but not tested.
 
just seen a set owner says they were on a stock eliminator class car price was 5000.00$
 
If you want anything for them, I’d have them checked first. That way a potential buyer would know what he’s getting.
 
Moparsquid ok, I'd be glad to sell a good magnafluxed crack-free set for $5k. The other thing about the 286's is that they were heavily sold over the dealership counter during the mid-'60s and by far are the most common of the three MW heads. But, opinions are even more common, and I don't put any more value on mine, then someone else's that has owned and run MW heads.
 
I originally had a set but was told they had cracks (think I was screwed but that's another story) so went with the eddy victor max heads I had a total of around 3 grand in them
 
As stated everything depends on condition me personally when I'm looking at a set I look at are they complete how much they been milled, have they been ported , any cracks or repairs? if they have any repairs I usually won't touch them if they been milled or ported $700-850 maybe & if no cracks. a really nice set that's been tanked & magged with no issues & never ported with maybe one resurfacing 1000-1200 with correct original valve covers not the typical passenger car 4 bolt covers.
Chooch, what are the differences between correct covers and the typical four bolt cover?
 
Do you have pics

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if you have a price in mind I might be a player right now im waiting on a reply from a seller with a set that's bare and port and polished
 
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