An easier way than boring out the counterbore in the manifold or in the head is just to shorten the rings a bit. A belt sander could do that in short order. As long as there's enough counterbore to hold a shortened ring, it will work fine.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.