[Fot] Measuring the liner "stick out" above the block on the TR4 engine

[Kas Kastner]

I do not remember ever measuring  a sleeve where the dimensions proud were the
same on each side. Oh well.

Never be beaten by equipment
 > From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com
> To: timmurph at fastbytes.com; fot at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:43:04 -0700
> CC: ryan.murphy at fdlco.wi.gov
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Measuring the liner "stick out" above the block on the
TR4 engine
>
> > It is
> > just long enough to bridge the liner.
>
> If it will only bridge the liner, how are you measuring to the block
> surface?
>
> Even if it will bridge the block side to side, it seems to me you wouldn't
> be checking the liner protrusion on both sides (which has proven to be a
> problem with my street engines).
>
> Some other thoughts:
>
> If your block surface is not flat to within .001" over short distances, you
> need a new block or at least a new surface.
>
> I've never had any trouble using a straight edge and feeler gauges.  If you
> want to make it a bit easier, get a straight edge that is wide enough to
> stand up by itself.  Hold it down with one thumb, and run a feeler gauge
> between it and the block deck.  This is a TRactor motor, being off by .001"
> won't hurt.
>
> In my case, the protrusion was spot-on on one side; and nearly zero on the
> other side.  I'm embarrassed to admit how many years it took me to figure
> out why I could never keep a head gasket sealed for more than a few months.
>
> -- Randall
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