BJR, Thanks again!! You are a wealth of knowledge. I am coming up with 9.72 using a .043 head gasket and 4.06 bore. My cylinders are at .095 in the hole. Will I be o.k. as far as piston to valve clearance using the .043?
Maybe you could share your input calc info as I am very skeptical you have 9.72CR. with .095" in the hole and a .043 gasket thickness. just trying to help.