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Surface Variation

Cylinder Head Maximum Flatness Variation Over 25.4 mm (1.0 inch) 0.001 inch
Cylinder Head Maximum Flatness Variation Over 152.4 mm (6.0 inch) 0.002 inch
Cylinder Head Maximum Overall Flatness Variation 0.003 inch
Do Not Resurface if the Overall Measurement is Less Than 0.003 inch
Replace the Head if the Overall Measurement is More Than 0.010 inch
Resurface the Head if the Overall Measurement is More Than 0.003-0010 inch