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Engine Machining Question

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johnod

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I'm planning on taking the head and cylinder to a machine shop to be checked over and renewed as required.


Should I take in a bare head disassembled, or leave valves , cams etc in place?
I would guess bare with other parts in a bag or something?
Do they need the cams?


What's the best?
Thanks.
 
Bare head but with valves either sitting in place (tape is useful here)or marked as to where they came from.
Pistons also should be marked as to which bore they were in.

They shouldn't need the cams unless they offer to set clearances by grinding the valve tips after any seat work is done.
 
John, if you don't mind, where are you taking it?
Not many shops left around here that will do that kind of work.
 
yes DONT take it to a car place, most are butchers. Find a great bike place that actually does them in house and has a AWESOME reputation.Some research now will save you lots later.
 
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