Originally Posted by puddy
Who fitted the long studs?
I have heard o f them not going down far enough if the block is'nt machined deep
enough for them,and then holds the head proud of the block.
I measured the long stud thread ,and depth in to the block when I built mine,
this was a good tip from scotty
puddy

That issue rears its head when the o'ring waist area is left slightly proud of the block decking. Your quite right and ive seen it myself on 2 occasions....