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Mike Mayer · 02-07-2021, 04:32 PM

I have a set of EBA heads What i need to know is it worth having them milled or just leave them alone

mfirth · 02-07-2021, 06:22 PM

Hi, See Ol Rons recent post "I'd like to start a new thread..........the man is "The Man".

38 coupe · 02-07-2021, 07:43 PM

I think milling any head for 0.050 over the pistons is a good idea. While checking for piston to head clearance, also check valve to head clearance.

Newc · 02-07-2021, 11:18 PM

Well; Any 8ba type head has only a small lip under the thermostat neck and you will be quickly having to mill that portion with the head surface. I always look for excessive milling and shrinkage of the compression 'dome'.. Newc

Ol' Ron · 02-08-2021, 07:03 AM

Yes , the 8ba stye head has a clearance problem under the thermostat housing. However the right mill can cut the clearance, But!!! That area is very thin. How do I know?????

Mike Mayer · 02-08-2021, 04:20 PM

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02-07-2021, 04:32 PM	#1
Mike Mayer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 109	heads I have a set of EBA heads What i need to know is it worth having them milled or just leave them alone

02-07-2021, 06:22 PM	#2
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 1,103	Re: heads Hi, See Ol Rons recent post "I'd like to start a new thread..........the man is "The Man".

02-07-2021, 07:43 PM	#3
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,042	Re: heads I think milling any head for 0.050 over the pistons is a good idea. While checking for piston to head clearance, also check valve to head clearance.

02-07-2021, 11:18 PM	#4
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,912	Re: heads Well; Any 8ba type head has only a small lip under the thermostat neck and you will be quickly having to mill that portion with the head surface. I always look for excessive milling and shrinkage of the compression 'dome'.. Newc

02-08-2021, 07:03 AM	#5
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: heads Yes , the 8ba stye head has a clearance problem under the thermostat housing. However the right mill can cut the clearance, But!!! That area is very thin. How do I know?????

02-08-2021, 04:20 PM	#6
Mike Mayer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 109	Re: heads Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you all I now have a plan