1978 invader 440.....What cylinder heads will work

[chaddyg8]

 Another question for you guys?  I’ve called a couple snowmobile salvage yards looking for heads. What heads will work. 440-2a  and the guy also said he had a 440-2c? Head. Thanks for any help.

[mswyka]

Last night I was kicking around in the machine shed and pulled out a pair of 2C heads.  They have a bigger chamber than the 2A heads and I believe that this particular pair came from a John Deere Liquifire engine.  If you are building an Invader it may be better to keep looking for the 2A.  What is the problem with the head that you have?

[chaddyg8]

the sled ate a ring. top of cylinder head has some pretty deep gouge's in it. thanks for the reply

[mswyka]

the sled ate a ring. top of cylinder head has some pretty deep gouge's in it. thanks for the reply

Don't tell anyone else, but I actually run gouged heads. A little wire wheel and sand paper and they seem to run quite well.

[chaddyg8]

good to know! thanks for the reply.

[Interceptor398]

A few dings in the heads will not matter and they are good for shaving the heads as you are not messing with a stock head.  I may have an extra.

[chaddyg8]

Thank you for the reply! I have found one already. and now i have my old one for a spare. bonus! This site and the people are extremely helpful!!!! Thanks again!

[kawhead]

the jd heads have the spark plug recessed in the top of the head, invader heads are flush....