Re: Missing, dead cylinder

Posted by Packard Don On 2018/11/15 16:13:07

There are too many variables involved than simple measuring the head thickness. For example, if newer thicker valves, there would be less clearance than valves that have been ground a couple times, especially if the seats have been ground too. Then there's cam lift which I believe differs between solid and hydraulic lifters and also just the basic shape of the combustion chamber may have variances from head to head. The best you could get by measuring the head thickness is that it MIGHT clear but not that it will.