[Vwdiesel] swapping a good head - DIY head prep??

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/9/2009 4:30:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
mark at shepher.fsnet.co.uk writes:

> Leave manifolds on as it adds weight to the 'hand milling' ; and more 
> mportantly keeps head rigid AND in final shape that manifolds may distort 
> it 
> to... Add a counter weight opposite manifolds.
> 

  Only catch is that the manifolds usually hang down a little lower 
than the head surface making either more work, a slightly off angle 
initial cut or a little of both. 
  Great job documenting your low speed, precision, belt sander!
    Loren