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How do I measure a small piston to head clearance

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07-01-2016, 10:29 PM	#3
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,667	Re: How do I measure a small piston to head clearance You can also use balls made of aluminum foil, place them in different spots on top of the piston. Then turn over and measure I believe you should have about .050 clearance to be safe. The only way to increase clearance is by thicker gasket as you said, Or have the chambers remachined.

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