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Old 06-12-2024, 09:02 AM   #4
GB SISSON
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Default Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Thanks Dale, I did it the hard way as usual. I did come up with some interesting findings. I slid 3 utility knife blades outa my blade dispenser (think pez) and measured them. All were .023". Two were placed under the ends of the heads at mid height. I stretched an old screen door spring and cut it into 4 springs at 1/2" long on the bandsaw. The pass side was as expected, entirely flat, and yes I realize that just because it didn't rock didn't mean it wasn't humped or swayback. But the 3rd knife blade as a feeler was all the proof I needed as I went around the head's perimeter. The other side showed the twist that I expected. With both end spacer blades in place and starting at the front I adjusted the top and bottom bolts for a nice fit of the feeler blade.Now from the back I could see it was more open at the top and just above the deck at the bottom. I installed the bolts and springs and was able to twist it to flat with just spring pressure, and while the springs were doing their trick I used my feeler blade to ascertain that the perimeter showed no hump of swayback. Lastly, with these rear bolts loosened I was easily able to remove the twist with palm pressure. I agree, I think I'm fine here and will plow onward as time allows.
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