[TR] figure 8 gaskets

[Tony Drews]

The issue with trying to machine the block is that in order to true 
the top surface you have to remove too much metal.  All you really 
want is a thousandth or two off of one side of the block, 
but...  Then you need to shorten the liners.  Then the pistons are 
too tall, so you need custom pistons.  Then the next poor sap who 
takes the motor apart can't figure out why none of the new parts fit.  :)

One other thing to watch out for that I'm not sure we mentioned - the 
block can crack next to the head studs.  It is possible to get this 
fixed, but typically that's when we start looking for a new block too.

- Tony

At 12:26 AM 9/24/2008, Randall wrote:
>I've not tried having the block machined to correct the condition.  Don't
>see why it wouldn't work, but if Tony says it doesn't, it probably doesn't.
>I've got some extra blocks, just in case <G>
>
>Randall