WSsick

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id measure every time, no matter what cam. doesnt hurt to be sure, esp since it looks like your valves have met your pistons a time or two. im pretty sure flycuts are as big as the valve.

98 WS6

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Just to say it again, those valve marks are NOT my setup. I bought the motor has a shortblock, with those marks there already.

I just got back from chevy and picked up two MLS gaskets.

Now.. last night I searched lindy tools.. all I found were piston cutting tools for use with the heads installed? My heads are off, I just need something to cut into the piston. If ANYONE can give me a direct link to somewhere I can rent/buy a flycutting tool, it would be greaaaatly appreciated.

Also, any suggestions as to how far in I should cut the pistons? How much on exhaust & intake?

Once again thanks everyone, you've all been quite helpful.

bww3588

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as far as i know, flycutting with the pistons out of the block are done with a mill and a flycutting base. it holds the piston and moves it to the proper degree of your valve angle.

98 WS6

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I need to flycut them IN the block, with the heads detached. Just as they sit here:





It's possible, right?

bww3588

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yes you need the cutters from lindy that install in the head.

98 WS6

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They HAVE to be flycut through the head? They can't be flycut directly to the piston?

salemetro

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You need to use the guides in the head as a "pilot"...to make sure that the angles are correct.

98 WS6

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Alright, makes sense. I gotcha.

So can anyone give me a link directly to a flycutting tool, and what I would need? Thanks!

SOMbitch

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ngine-car.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ing-tools.html

Search Lindy tool and lots of stuff pops up.....

outkast6991

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use the lindy tool and a junk head. it's really easy, just a little nerve racking. install your cam and use clay with checker springs and a solid lifter to get your PTV clearance. then cut the depth you need

98 WS6

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Thank you guys. I'll post back up if I need anything else.