[Fot] My Pistons "Pop Up" (what should I do)

[malaboge at aol.com]

OK Henry...
Fess up, whats this "brand X" motor?  More info needed here...
first thoughts include:
decked block
longer rods
wrong pistons
some hotrodders have been known to setup a motor like this with a flycut head
or????



-----Original Message-----
From: Henry Morrison <dos_gusanos at msn.com>
To: fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 8:41 pm
Subject: [Fot] My Pistons "Pop Up" (what should I do)


Hello engine rebuilding enthusiasts.  I have assembled the lower end of my
rand X motor and through all my work and measuring, have created a situation
here the Pistons "pop up" about .030" above the deck.  Can I simply deal with
his by purchasing a .060" thick solid head Gasket?  giving a .025" to .030"
learance between the top of tht piston and the head?
I'd rather not machine down the pistons but will if that is what it is going
o take.
Cheers, Henry Morrison, New Mexico
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