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Fred A · 10-12-2017, 01:18 PM

What I know about the clearance is that the piston strikes the head by a small amount with no gasket. The Victor gasket is chosen to be the start before actually claying the pistons and valves. The heads were shaved to become flat and equal to determine how much or if the dome is to be cut. Will torque to 35# with the Victor to find my starting point. Thanks: Fred A

10-12-2017, 01:18 PM	#4
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Compressed Head Gasket? What I know about the clearance is that the piston strikes the head by a small amount with no gasket. The Victor gasket is chosen to be the start before actually claying the pistons and valves. The heads were shaved to become flat and equal to determine how much or if the dome is to be cut. Will torque to 35# with the Victor to find my starting point. Thanks: Fred A