New block

[Andy Bennett]

While you're at this stage Andy it's well worth having a gentle poke about inside the water jacket with a bit of stiff wire to dislodge as much crud/ limescale / loose rust as you can. And before skimming the faces just check how deep the block is...

Thanks Chris
Yes I have already dislodged a few large scales from the outside of the cylinders and wonder what else is lurking inside. Perhaps I will try to remove the screw on core plugs to make a complete job of it.

I hadn't thought abut the block height, presumably to avoid the pistons going above the height of the block. Do you know the minimum height I need as I have done quick search and cannot see anywhere.

cheers
Andy