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wrenchnride247,

Thanks for that. I will be looking into getting one sometime soon I hope. I wont be doing a lot of different sizes often, so only one tool would be sufficient. I have got another question though. How does it 'attach' to the mill? In the picture, I cant see/make out how the tool fits the machine, and (to my shame) I can not recall how the one of my previous boss attached. I believe it was the same tool though.

Anyway, back on topic with some news/developements. Here is what were suggested by another aid I have:

I've arrowed some marks that suggest exhaust gasses escaping from the combustion chamber.



On reflection, if there are similar marks on the same side of #4 (I think) cyl,
here

this would be a good indication of the head not sitting square onto the cylinders.

And my response to this was:

Dayum, Keen eye you got there!!! And thanks. I didnt notice that before, but now I know for future.

The only way I can think of to check if the sleeves are sitting square on the engine case, is to bolt them down with spacers and check the 'level' in relation to each other. Problem is that the spacers will be pushing on the fins itself and crack them if torqued... Any other suggestions? And how can I possibly tell if the heads are sitting square after they are bolted on? All I can think of is putting (only)the sleeves in the head, and maybe try bolt them down somehow, and check the 'level' (???)

I will get some emery paper on those heads and re-lap the sleeves, this is turning out to be a very annoying experience (although I am learning from it!!! )