Hey guys, I have a question pertaining to checking piston to valve clearance. When you check the valves, do you place your headgasket, torque the head to spec, remove it, check the clearance then reuse the gasket? Just curious so I'll know whether to order another gasket or not. Thanks.
I've always read/heard not to use anything, just put the head on the block and snug it down. That gives you a head gasket's thickness of extra clearance, which is a good thing.