Head skimming - valves in or out?

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28-07-2005, 08:49 AM

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Head skimming - valves in or out?

Hi all, wana start stripping my head but not sure if i shoul dget it skimmed first before i grind the valves in or if i can get on and strip it as im bored

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28-07-2005, 08:53 AM

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Doesnt really matter TBH, perfectly reasonable to skim the head all built up.

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28-07-2005, 08:54 AM

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cool, so i can take it as a bare shell? ill get on it then

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28-07-2005, 09:03 AM

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Yes but make fecking sure you clean it out well afterwards of course, dont want any swarf hiding in the valve throats waiting to enter the engine!

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