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09-05-2016, 08:25 AM

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Re: "Squish" problems

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Originally Posted by Charlie ny

I strictly use BEST gaskets from VanPelt, they squash down to .040 after torquing which gets me where I want to be after after massaging the chambers to 100% true location to the pistons.
Charlie ny

Question, do the gaskets squash to .040 or after torquing is the head to piston gap .040?

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