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Piston-cylinder clearance

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Rd:

--- Quote ---Divide that by 2...because you're only measuring 1 side. Think about it. You're running clearance is .0025...within spec according to your manual.
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Speedway 73 is correct.

kaw rider:
im talking about he needs to use the right tools to measure the piston and cylinder. and he didnt say where on the piston he measured it at.

Pvo:

--- Quote from: kaw rider on September 01, 2010, 03:27:37 PM ---im talking about he needs to use the right tools to measure the piston and cylinder. and he didnt say where on the piston he measured it at.

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I agree with this and will when I get home.  I was in a hurry to get it somewhat assembled before I left for Bonneville.

Big Yac:

--- Quote from: Speedway73 on August 31, 2010, 07:00:35 PM ---Divide that by 2...because you're only measuring 1 side. Think about it. You're running clearance is .0025...within spec according to your manual.

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wouldnt you multiply by 2 instead?  if it was .005 on one side, would not both sides added together equal .010?

YUNGGUNNAZ:
think of the piston being centered in the bore not against one side.that being the case then u would divide his measurement by half(2).but where the piston is measured makes a world of difference since pistons are tapered..imo

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