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flatjack9 · 03-31-2012, 04:48 PM

If one cylinder head had an obstruction, you would still be able to turn the engine for almost one complete revolution, first one direction then the other. He said he could only move it about 10* .

Paul Selfe · 03-31-2012, 06:50 PM

Easy way to find out, put the head back on with the bolts loose and turn it over. If it bumps the head, put another head on and try again. Look to see if the pistons come up past the top of the block, if they do, the block has been skin cut. Paul Selfe.

03-31-2012, 04:48 PM	#21
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Stuck/unstuck flat head If one cylinder head had an obstruction, you would still be able to turn the engine for almost one complete revolution, first one direction then the other. He said he could only move it about 10* .

03-31-2012, 06:50 PM	#22
Paul Selfe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Novelty, Ohio Posts: 136	Re: Stuck/unstuck flat head Easy way to find out, put the head back on with the bolts loose and turn it over. If it bumps the head, put another head on and try again. Look to see if the pistons come up past the top of the block, if they do, the block has been skin cut. Paul Selfe.