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[Alan R]

Hi Guys ------------- Norm, have re-fitted head using 20lbs-ft. Useful figure as this coincides with a 240lbs-inch marker on my torque wrench.--------As you say, it "feels" correct as well.

[Alan R]

Sorry to be a pain--- I changed my Photobucket back to the original---- thought I had re-sized to suit this forum but to no avail !! LEON, what setting did you use ???

[John J]

Hi Alan R, the cylinder head looks very nice. Did you get it sand blasted or treated at all?
Sorry to break the thread.

[John J]

Alan, Should have also asked, Have you painted the barrel silver or is it alloy?

[Alan R]

Hello JOHN J ----- Thanks for the compliments. The rocker covers were rubbed-down with some 100grit paper, the cyl. head is a spare purchased from our local Royal Enfield dealer in Wem, Shropshire. It had already been shot-blasted. The barrel is an Aluminium one that I de-greased. All of them were given a coat of this paint shown here (I hope !!)-------------------------------------------------- I'M NOT SURE IF THE SIZE IS GOING TO BE TOO BIG SO HAVE TYPED IN UPPER CASE.

[John J]

Thanks Alan. I'm wondering why you painted the alloy barrel.

[Alan R]

Hi JON J ----- just to spruce it up a bit and match the rest of the engine.

[simon]

Got a spanking for this last time I mentioned it but I'm a sucker for discipline. I use a ring spanner when I tighten down head studs. I do it progressively and tight.. Never lost a head gasket or had any tightness related issues.