Hi Melb and Grumpy,

I can positively confirm that the offending bolts are in fact head bolts that go all the way through to the block, thus making the job of doing a really nice engine surface strip down rather hard to look perfect. I'm not even sure if new head gaskets are available for the Kirby Lauson engines, maybe Grumpy could clarify on that point. Villiers made it somewhat easier with head bolts that had a receptacle on on the top for the cowling bolts to screw into, thus you could remove the cowling without disturbing the head bolts.


Cheers,
BB

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