A thick copper gasket would do the trick if it seals OK.
Tony
At 10:41 PM 4/24/2012, Henry Morrison wrote:
>Hello engine rebuilding enthusiasts. I have assembled the lower end of my
>Brand X motor and through all my work and measuring, have created a situation
>where the Pistons "pop up" about .030" above the deck. Can I simply deal with
>this by purchasing a .060" thick solid head Gasket? giving a .025" to .030"
>clearance 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
>to take.
>
>Cheers, Henry Morrison, New Mexico
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