Engine assembly questions.

[Ruairidh Dunford]

I always place the head on top of the block without a gasket and turn the engine I’ve whilst holding it down with my hand, if I feel it lift I know there is contact and take appropriate action in the head.

I use wet white paint on top of the valves to indicate the touch point/s where metal should be removed.

If you have no touch without a gasket fitted, you will be fine once everything is assembled.