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 Post subject: Skimmed 295 head
PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:27 am 
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Is 100 though too much to take off a 295 head?


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 Post subject: Re: Skimmed 295 head
PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:40 am 
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why ruin a rare head? Get high compression pistons, flat tops are available.

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 Post subject: Re: Skimmed 295 head
PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:46 am 
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So 100 thou is going over the top? Will the head still be functional?


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 Post subject: Re: Skimmed 295 head
PostPosted: Mon May 01, 2017 9:41 am 
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These days I would not take more than .075" off any early small bore head, including the 295. Max .060" off is safer.
Reasons:
1. They had a much thinner deck than 1275heads when new.
2. After 50 years of corrosion they are even thinner in there. Expect head gasket leaks if you rip too much off.

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