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Old 01-02-2025, 09:19 AM   #11
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Suggestions on flathead choice

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Originally Posted by RGC1 View Post
Yes I agree on not just the eye test, This one appears cleaner than most and the current owner sounds like he has looked it over fairly decent…..what that means I’m not sure , but the time I get it , it is about 9 hours round trip so at that point unless it’s real obvious ….I will own it before I am able to sonic test or anything. Thanks
Since the heads are off, my advice is to bring stiff wire brushes, a few bottles of brake cleaner and a good flashlight.

Spray and wire brush all around the valves and pay attention to the section next to the cylinder walls. Once cleaned off, you should be able to see any major cracks.
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