My Official Valve/Head Thread

[sparki]

no way use that gasket... comedians in the shipping dept. i think

[srg]

"Send the gasket back and I will get another one on the way."

So I pay shipping back, again. Hmmm. Might be time to switch to PartsOutlaw.

[JTGS850GL]

I've had issues with the last two shipments from G&S. Late shipments and damaged parts mostly. Now using PartsOutlaw.com.

[Wester Cooley]

"Send the gasket back and I will get another one on the way."

So I pay shipping back, again. Hmmm. Might be time to switch to PartsOutlaw.

Call them back up, and have them send you a call tag for the damaged part so they pay the shipping back to them. Its their F/U not yours!!!!

If they give you any hassle, call your credit card company.

Plus ask them to ship gasket in the proper size envelope or even a box.

[srg]

Coming along well. For those who like pictures.

http://i.imgur.com/1vHVIEF.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8RgNshy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/895JdnG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/m0t5KmM.jpg

[srg]

My Clymer Manual says to check each valve clearance when the cam is pointing straight up. BassCliff's guide differs - it says to put #1 exhaust pointing forward (not up) and check #1 and #2 exhaust in that position.

I followed BassCliff originally and ordered some shims. But now, I just tried the Clymer way and got different clearances....Which one is "right"?