Excuse my ramblings it comes out that way,just checking my thoughts over here.

.045 head gasket, 4 pisces of solder, .060 rolled motor threw, solder measured .050 .050 quench ouch. My head tells me that means I have .005 deck height...

If I throw a .030 head gasket, that should bring me down to a .035 quench ,
030+.005 deck = .035

Would it be worth it to take .005 off the bases of the jugs, for a .030 quench?

 

put a .027 end at 32

 

The closer you can put the piston to the head, w/o contact during full operating temps, the less chance of detonation, and more chamber turbulence.
.030" keeps things in the safe zone.
Scott

 

Scott am I doing my math right so far? Ie need to take .005 off the bottom of the barrels, bring to .030 squish. Or is there a head gasket I can use to bring it down,or not a great ideal.

Not to be stupid question of the day, explain the day, can you explain the operating temp , and 30s the safe spot.

 

"safe zone", has enough room for no piston to head contact when the carbon layer forms on both,
and tight enough to promote turbulence, more complete combustion, and help combat pinging.

At operating temp, dimensions change due to heat expansion.

You'll be OK at .035"