Only if a head is very warped will it pay to have it partially straightened
using heat. They will have to cut it just the same.
Make sure you see the work of the machine shop. Aluminum heads need a much
finer "tooth" than cast heads. The smoother the cut the better.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Pearce" <ken__pearce@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 1:45 PM
Subject: Good machine shop in upstate WA or Van BC?
> Well, I'm finally getting around to fixing my leaking head gasket. (or is
> it my intake/exhaust gasket?) At any rate, I'm pushing water through the
> tailpipe and that ain't good... The head has to come off anyway so that I
> can measure it and shim the cam towers. (parts guys, let me know if you
> have shims...)
>
> Question:
>
> Where can I take my U-20 head in upstate WA or Vancouver BC to have
someone
> check it to see if it's straight? I've also heard of shops capable of
> heating up a warped head and straightening it. Anyone? Anyone? Beuhler?
>
> I want to make sure when the head goes back on that I don't have the same
> problem in another 6000 miles. (Carl J. feel free to give me a $
> guestimate on having you do it...)
>
> Cheers!
>
> Ken Pearce, 68-2000
> Bellingham, WA
>
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