Job # 1867 (DH)) 4.2 E Type Jaguar - Cylinder head rebuild

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We have now completed this rebuild and your cylinder head is on way back to you.

Valve lash set at .004" int. and .006" exh. Valve shim allocation as follows:

Exhaust # 1 = .112", # 2 = .111", # 3 = .111", # 4 = .111", # 5 = .106", # 6 = .110"
Intake # 1 = .109", # 2 = .110", # 3 = .109", # 4 = .112", # 5 = .109", # 6 = .112"

With all the machine work completed, it is now time to assemble your cylinder head.

Front of head sanded	Surfacing in progress	Front of head now polished
Lots of new parts go into a CJ rebuild

We have now replaced all twelve tappet guides and cut the exhaust valve job.

Cutting out the old factory seats and installing new custom CJ seats...

Factory seats being cut out on VGS machine		Custom CJ seats and stainless steel valves
Head heated in oven, seats frozen then installed with a .005" press fit	Notice how CJ seats are flush with  bowl surface

 
I am pleased to report that we now have your cylinder head rebuild well underway. So far, everything is looking good and we haven't run into any problems.

Pressure testing - OK	Custom CJ magnesium bronze guides	Honing for stem to guide clearance
Intakes - .0008"  Exhaust - .001"