[T3] Trouble home from Bugorama

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/6/2015 1:32:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jacob.schroeder at gmail.com writes:

I read  in the Muir book (Bentley doesn't speak to this issue) that if one
were  just servicing the heads then you should be very careful to make sure
the  cylinders do not pull away from the case when removing the  cylinder
head.  What is the basis for this statement?  Is it just  that it is more a
PITA if it slips off?
It means that you'll have to use new paper gaskets at the point where  the 
cylinders meet and seal at the case. Be warned that some engine builders use 
 a shim here to level out the compression ratio, and take up the difference 
in  manufacturing/machining. Some also don't use a paper gasket, but rather 
 use silicone to prevent oil leaks.
Also, you should do 1 cylinder at a time, and use some valve lapping  
compound to help seal the head end.  

Bob 65 Notch  with sunroof

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