Thankyou Terry, Tom and others.
I've heard mixed reports about the monotorque head gaskets you suggested, I have
already picked up a standard one suitable for the engine, I assume these are still
good to use.
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>
> Anthony,
> The head will be fine this time but that's about all that it can be machined
> without using head savers. Head savers are shims that go under the cam
> pedestals to return them to a height that retains the chain within spec. You
> don't have a problem though, your head has had around 1/8" removed but this
> is quite normal for it's age. A87 heads are still plentiful at wreckers and
> don't cost very much these days (~$50 - $100 complete) but 20 years ago this
> was a very different situation so head savers were more common then. To be
> sure you seek the advise of the person who is going to do the valve work for
> you. When you are ready to put the head back together, I recommend that you
> use a monotorque head gasket. These are good Aussie technology (Made in
> Tassie) and are available from Repco.
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anthony [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, 28 February 2001 9:06
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: A87 Head & Machining
>
>
> I have checked and the letters are visible but there is little bits missing
> from the bottom of the letters, maybe a millimeters worth, is too badly
> gone?
>
> Is the head usable with these head savers you spoke of?
> But more likely if it can I won't be able to drive it hard so I guess
> that'll mean I will need a new head right?
>
> And so how much is a second-hand A87 head and where are they moost readily
> available from ?
> Sorry for the questions but I am in urgent need of advice before I get the
> valves recut/reground tomorow.
>
> Cheers & Fears,
> Anthony
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