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Re: [TR] How to check if a cylinder head is warped with DIY stuff at hom

To: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>, Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] How to check if a cylinder head is warped with DIY stuff at home?
From: David Porter <frogeye@porterscustom.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:11:58 -0600
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straight edge and feeler gauge. Set the edge on the gauge, don't try to 
push it between.  Probably up to .003 is OK with a decent head gasket..

On 3/13/2015 12:50 PM, Sujit Roy wrote:
> I have a head from a Triumph. It was was removed by the previous 
> mechanic due to a leaking head gasket.
>
> How can I check the head is warped?
>
>
> Sujit
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    straight edge and feeler gauge. Set the edge on the gauge, don't try
    to push it between.  Probably up to .003 is OK with a decent head
    gasket..<br>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/13/2015 12:50 PM, Sujit Roy wrote:<br>
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        <div class="gmail_signature">I have a head from a Triumph. It
          was was removed by the previous mechanic due to a leaking head
          gasket.</div>
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        <div class="gmail_signature">How can I check the head is warped?</div>
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        <div class="gmail_signature">Sujit<br>
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