Some BrakeClean and scrubbing to remove all paint/powdercoat from the case sealing surface on cyl 4. I'm taking a measurement to determine the shim height needed for proper clearance/deck height.
All coating removed:
Cleaned up the piston and jug for the mock-up and measurement:
Piston on with no rings and wrist-pin 3/4 of the way through for ease of removal after measurement taken:
Dropped the jug on ensuring the surface that rests against the case is perfectly clean:
Took a long time to clean and disassemble... still need to go get clay/solder to glue to the top of the piston before bolting the head on and to determine measurement. I'm using the old head studs to take this measurement for convenience. I'm planning to get the order placed with the host for the correct base gasket/shim size to bring the engine to the 1mm clearance spec and then continuing to clean, remove the old studs, install the new and wait. Talked to Webcam on Friday and the cams are now expected to ship next week. I have plenty of work to do before I need the cams still... they're nearly the last part needed.