That's proper. :2thumbs: Any other way, and you're flirting with a potential problem. :bang:
I called the shop that is working with the cylinders, they have not done the machining yet, I have decided not to powdercoat. just getting the heads and cylinders polished and diamond cut .
Will the pistons and valves need to be replaced once any work has been done after powder coating? Anything else need replacing?
Joe,
FLCRO, to me that would make for an interesting story. To see what all is really involved in getting the cylinders and heads powder coated. The investment in powder coating to start with and your satisfaction with that, then any additional changes after the fact. That cost, too. Curious as to if you are also getting the cylinders and heads diamond cut? Also, how long the powder coating takes before you get your cylinders and heads back and then the time out you'll need to take if you have more work to be done on the engine. Maybe it's worthwhile. Winter would obviously be the best time to do this. The total cost is something I'm sure most of us are unaware of. And finally the overall satisfaction of the final product.
I decided to powdercoat first then send the heads outs to get diamond cut. Not sure about the cyclinders getting warped. I am getting mine honed to clean up the cylinders and finish up the top end rebuild.
