One step forward, three steps back.
So I picked up the spacers and gaskets from Cometic and went to install the cylinder on the .075” thick base gasket.
Thought it was kind of odd that the piston was sticking way up over the deck, so I went and measured one of the spare gaskets in the pack.
Needless to say, they will be getting a phone call tomorrow.
Good news is I finally have my hands on two of the coveted cylinder spacers. These are used for long rod motors as well as stroked crankshaft’s. I have neither at the moment, but at least I’ve got spacers if the need ever comes up.