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Old 08-08-2018, 05:48 AM   #10
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Default Re: Piston to head clearancing

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron View Post
I think that measuring is the only way to do this. I only concern myself with the area around the perimeter of the piston. However a check should be made in the center for safety. Just milling off a bunch could be expensive
I'd second checking in the centre too. Some pistons (French for one) are more "pointy" than others. I had a problem with stock French pistons hitting an unmilled Offenhasuer head. They only touched in the middle.

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