Greg,
Yes, you are correct. Your block looks very good. The head gaskets are
actually relieved in this area which gives a good pattern for where to
cut. You don't want to cut so deep that the top ring is exposed to fire.
Regards,
Dave Russell
BN2
Greg Wilkinson wrote:
> Hi Dave, I hope that it's actually for the exhaust valves that the
> block needs relieving. That's what my machinist did. See photo.
>
> Best Wishes, Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hi Dick,
>
> If the cam lift is increased too much, the intake valve will collide
> with the top inside edge of the cylinder. The edge of the valve
> actually overlaps the cylinder.
>
> Dave Russell
>
> RAHosmer@aol.com wrote:
>> Rick,
>>
>> Please help me, I'm lost here - what would you (have to) cut on the
>> block, due to a milled head? Notching pistons I could understand.
>>
>> Dick Hosmer 62BT7
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