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Engine Head Gap Allowed?

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Slowpony98

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Does anyone know what the gap allowed when checking the cylinder heads for gaps is for a 99 mustang gt???? Been watching videos and seems like it had to be less than 2 thousandth of an inch under straight edge with gap tool
 

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Ford's factory shop manual says:

CAUTION: Cylinder head machining or milling is not authorized by the Ford Motor
Company. Cylinder head flatness must be within 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm
(1.5 in) square area.
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This is for an '03. I don't have a manual for '99.
 
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Ford's factory shop manual says:



This is for an '03. I don't have a manual for '99.
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Appreciate the help. Mine was within spec.
 

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Great! That'll save you a few bucks.
 
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Great! That'll save you a few bucks.
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Yea apparently like 350 from around here. They quoted that for cleaning, resurfacing, and pressure checking them......NOPE!
 
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