I ironhorse Active Member Oct 1, 2007 #1 Can any one tell me the tolerance is on head skimming a V8?, IE how much can be removed
T TimoV New Member Oct 2, 2007 #3 Try here: www.v-8.org.uk :: Index They have "some" experience on Rover V8.
I ironhorse Active Member Oct 2, 2007 #4 Well not to worry I can sort my self, Theres not much I cant repair on a classic
clutchdust Well-Known Member Oct 2, 2007 #5 You can skim V8 heads but be carefull, if you take too much off then the inlet manifold will need skimming too as it wont seat properly.
You can skim V8 heads but be carefull, if you take too much off then the inlet manifold will need skimming too as it wont seat properly.
I ironhorse Active Member Oct 11, 2007 #6 Update on my head skimming, I had both heads skimmed and the inlet manifold, we took off 5 thou, bedded the heads in fitted valley gasket, then had to reduce valley clamps. Engine now runs fine.
Update on my head skimming, I had both heads skimmed and the inlet manifold, we took off 5 thou, bedded the heads in fitted valley gasket, then had to reduce valley clamps. Engine now runs fine.
