Early Imola cylinder head.

[10 inch Terror]

Hi guys, does anyone know where I can get an early kit cylinder Imola head? It's the type with the side squish and 4 stud holes. I've tried Cam Lam and Mike Phoenix but they are out of stock until September. Thanks in advance Pete.

[Donnie]

You have asked for the right one i assume, and I assume its for the one you had a thread about earlier in the week? ie the head with the collets, you don't want a mk 1 head if so, you need to specify the collet version

[10 inch Terror]

You have asked for the right one i assume, and I assume its for the one you had a thread about earlier in the week? ie the head with the collets, you don't want a mk 1 head if so, you need to specify the collet version

Yes mate, I spoke to them both on the phone and neither had any in stock. I've cleaned up my head now and I think it will be ok to re-use it. Thanks for your time Pete.

[Donnie]

thought you said there's a bit missing off it?

[10 inch Terror]

thought you said there's a bit missing off it?

I've spoken to a grown up and they said its ok to use again. It just needs skimming slightly.

[Donnie]

OK, just make sure the surfaces are mated properly and you check how the skimming affects your squish mate.

[10 inch Terror]

OK, just make sure the surfaces are mated properly and you check how the skimming affects your squish mate.

The squish was set at 1.3mm so if I take 0.1mm off that should then give me 1.2mm? Which I believe should be ok. Thanks for your comments much appreciated.

[Donnie]

Don't assume it'll give you 1.2mm, definitely check it when fitted.

[10 inch Terror]

Don't assume it'll give you 1.2mm, definitely check it when fitted.

Yes I'll make sure. What method do you use for mating the surfaces? I'm thinking of using a mirror with some 800 wet and dry taped to it and slowly lap it on that. Is that a good or bad idea? I'd rather know now before I try it. Cheers Pete.

[Donnie]

Yep a mirror or any properly flat surface will do the job.