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redworm67

Post subject: head porting

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:34 pm

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are any templates or guidelines available for porting..i have done many v-8 heads,and generally use at least a paper template for some general guidlines.i know there is a bit of magic to it,but im sure a lot of people could use some help.anyone?

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:21 pm

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Use the gasket that will be installed. Mock it up temporarily and scribe inside the gasket with a scratch awl, or mark it with machinists paint. Work to those lines, but check several times along the way.

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