Take the long road, fly cut it. Maybe you can get the warpage out while you
are at it.
James Nazarian
71 MGB Tourer
71 MGBGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Hartwig" <mhartwig@midsouth.rr.com>
To: <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 12:58 PM
Subject: What should I do with these headers?
> I'm a little concerned about the headers I got for my B.
>
> A. When you hold a straight edge against the flange, the clamping surfaces
are
> not level. Some are off as much as 1/16"
>
> B. As you can see from pic 2. The 'ridge' is as narrow as 1/16" in some
areas.
> down to 1/32" on one port. I have a feeling that is going to be a perfect
> place for blow by.
>
> http://jubjub.mine.nu/mgb/header/flange1.jpg
> http://jubjub.mine.nu/mgb/header/flange2.jpg
>
> A neighbor said to leave that ridge alone, but i'm thinking of milling it
down
> flat with the rest of the flange.
>
> I can either use a belt sander and take down 2 ports at a time, or go the
time
> consuming route and fly cut it with my milling machine.
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