Steve,
The reason I asked is because I vaguely remember reading somewhere that cutting the head down can also affect the cam/crank timing. I'd have to do some research to find the exact thing I read about this. I know you have to pay attention to it when you machine the head on the early 80's diesels because of the pre-chamber.
Oh yea - it's raining in sough Ga today too - thank goodness
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