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Re: [TR] TR250 head gasket

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR250 head gasket
From: David Brady <dmb993@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:38:54 -0400
When checking the head for flatness. What kind of
tolerances are we looking at? Can I do this with a
machinists straight edge? If not, what too is required?

David Brady
'68 TR250, CD8124L

Randall wrote:
>> If the head needs to be skimmed,
>> do the valves need to be removed?
>>     
>
> Not an absolute requirement, but a very good idea IMO.   The skimming
> process generates lots of metal shavings; and you wouldn't want to have one
> stuck under a valve head to possibly fall into the cylinder later.
>
> Plus of course, now is the time to inspect the seats, guides and springs.
>
> Randall
>
>
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