[Apache Warrior]

I have an IA2 and will require a deck clean up that will likely put my piston up to +.010 out-of-the-hole.

My current piston is a Ross with a 2cc dome. Piston to cylinder wall is the nominal suggested spec of .005 (validated by my machinist).

Bore size is 4.310.

I have (3) Cometic 4.350 MLS gaskets that are .040 compressed thickness. They are all identical and brand new.

My question is this:

Can I remove the rivets from the (3) gaskets I have and use the third (extra) gasket to add a layer or two to the other (2) gaskets that will be used - to add compressed thickness - giving me another +.010 for a total of .050 or thereabouts?

Scat 6.8 steel rod.

My machinist is advising having a deck steel shim built (another $200-$250) that would work with my existing gaskets.

Does my question make sense? Thoughts?