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Bill Batson · 05-16-2014, 06:05 PM

Thanks Pete, Bassman, & Ford3.

Pete, Glad to know there s plenty of material over the valves and I checked the NGK plugs - they are a short reach plug so that should not be a problem but I'll clay them also.

Bassman, I had forgot about your previous post concerning the flap wheel. I think that's a good idea as the piston area in the head has been reduced to about 2 7/8th inches in circumference due to the milling. Thanks mate, I'll trace the gasket opening and relieve the area.

Ford3, I have access to a mill and a person that knows old engine and how to make a Bridgeport sing, so the flycut will be used if the interference is significant. Thanks for the idea of slipping a feeler gauge in to get an initial idea of the problem.

I'll get some clay tomorrow and post what I find.

Much obliged
Bill

05-16-2014, 06:05 PM	#8
Bill Batson Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilton Center, Illinois Posts: 70	Re: Need some head clearance advice Thanks Pete, Bassman, & Ford3. Pete, Glad to know there s plenty of material over the valves and I checked the NGK plugs - they are a short reach plug so that should not be a problem but I'll clay them also. Bassman, I had forgot about your previous post concerning the flap wheel. I think that's a good idea as the piston area in the head has been reduced to about 2 7/8th inches in circumference due to the milling. Thanks mate, I'll trace the gasket opening and relieve the area. Ford3, I have access to a mill and a person that knows old engine and how to make a Bridgeport sing, so the flycut will be used if the interference is significant. Thanks for the idea of slipping a feeler gauge in to get an initial idea of the problem. I'll get some clay tomorrow and post what I find. Much obliged Bill