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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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*so there i was at 11pm and i decide to set my engine at TDC to set the rockers and low and behold my valves are touching my pistons when i bar it over. i have 63cc heads with .040 cometics, flat top pistons, 1.7 roller tip rockers and my deck height is stock. are my head gaskets to thin?

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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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*so there i was at 11pm and i decide to set my engine at TDC to set the rockers and low and behold my valves are touching my pistons when i bar it over. i have 63cc heads with .040 cometics, flat top pistons, 1.7 roller tip rockers and my deck height is stock. are my head gaskets to thin?

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It is possible but are you sure the cam timing is set correctly??? Are you sure you have the correct length push rods???
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Is this a stock replacement piston or forged??? You mentioned stock deck height but not what piston. Also did you check to see if was out of the hole and by how much??? Is this stock or stroker build???
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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i have a similar setup with 59CC heads on higher lift and i have no issues.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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They are flat too forged Manley pistons
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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And 7.4" pushrods
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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check the cam timing. OP, which casting head how much were the heads milled to get 59cc.

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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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They are 63cc and I'll double check my timing tonight when I get home
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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with the heads removed it still will not turn over. im thinking its the windage tray. will pull pan tonight and take a look
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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You shouldnt be having this problem given the information provided...
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