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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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what was the original depth of the head because i wnat to know how much has been skimmed of of the 1 i own
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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im not sure, but that will only give u a very rough idea. You need to cc it really.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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cheers 4 the help but unfortunately its on the block and if i take it off ill have 2 get it skimed anyway
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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How do you measure the depth if its still on the block?
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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ive already had the head off.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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u dont necessarily have to skim it just because it's been off. Only if it's lifted. Just get a straight edge on it, if its a couple of thou, its fine.
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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Ford state that cylinder head should have a minimum combustion chamber depth of 19.60 mm.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Steve
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