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SKIMMING CYLINDER HEADS

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:06 am
by Nigel2
As a follow on from Shawns post and one of my reply's - is it safe to skim a 12G202 head by 60 thou as suggested. I presume it must be OK but you must be getting very close to breaking into the oilway. I would like to go this way as I have all the bits.
Nigel

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:08 pm
by rayofleamington
The oilway runs upwards at about 40° so I doubt that will be a problem. The exit point ot the oilway will move due to the slimming, but the big hole in the gasket allows for some missalignment.

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:28 pm
by Nigel2
Thanks Ray

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:23 pm
by bmcecosse
Up to 80 thou should be ok on a 202 - but 60 is very safe. Be sure to remove all the sharp edges around the combustion chambers with a small hand held file before re-fitting the head.

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:17 pm
by Nigel2
Thanks