Re: How do I measure how much can be milled off 1951 288 head?

Posted by kunzea On 2024/6/5 22:34:46

I guess I didn't describe my situation properly. I don't know if the head has been milled before. I don't know if it needs milling, I will have the machine shop measure the warp, if any. Hopefully the shop can tell me how much, if any, needs to be milled. I'd like to know if that much can be milled. I'd think that would be based on measurements of how deep the cylinder cavities (combustion chambers) are. In other words, are the cylinder cavities deep enough to clear the protrusion of the valves above the block.

How much warpage is tolerable for a 1951 288?

I've read that flatheads are more accommodating of warpage than overhead valve heads because the flatheads will flex. Also, copper head gaskets are further accommodating.