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Old 07-30-2024, 06:58 PM   #7
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Default Re: piston clearance
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Originally Posted by Ron_r1959 View Post
Well after you said that I went back and checked and found they are forged steel h beam Rods, so It seems I had a Senior moment LOL Its been two years since I built the motor, not sure where I got the idea they were aluminum, LOL
So to be clear I am looking for .045-.050 total clearance between the piston and head including the head gasket correct?



Correct. Mine's at .040 or just below.
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