Head question

[dgjks6 6]

This is getting old. I have the day off - plan to start the rebuild and run into problem after problem.

So I drop the head and do this:

but I can live with that

no to the head leveling

I can slide the .003 under one side without resistance. By the bolt hole there is some resistance, but between them nada.

So can I keeo sanding the head (with the glass and 600grit - tried 800 but did nothing)

The arrow points to the high spot.

Am I being too anal? Does it matter that much?

[rmaynard 14,901]

Try using a coarser grade of sandpaper. I start with 150, then 220, and finished up with 320. You don't need to use such fine grade. You're not going to paint it, you only want it flat.

[Kelly 1,028]

I'd use coarser paper also, just finish up with at least 320 or finer.

[WH nut 553]

Run it, your gasket will take up the difference

[Coadster32 793]

I'd just use a smooth file big enough to go across the head. I've only lapped a head once, and haven't seen the need to do it again.

I do agree, once it's flat, the gasket will do the rest. Nice rebuild by the way.