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73RR replied to the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
....aaahhhh, the days of old Cushman scooters....and avoiding the cops since we were only about 14 at the time. Great reminder, thanks...
Oct 12, 2024 at 12:25 PM -
73RR liked TERPU's post in the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
Well, A lot of the measurement depends on the Piston material as well. forged, Cast, Hypereutectic. All clearance at a different...
Oct 12, 2024 at 12:22 PM -
73RR liked chicken's post in the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
Budget36, you're right about getting a piston diameter sized mic for measuring clearances with your dial bore gauge. Measure the piston,...
Oct 12, 2024 at 12:21 PM -
73RR liked Sharpone's post in the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
The key word is BUDGET, many engines have been assembled using feelers to check piston to cylinder clearance not perfect but works just...
Oct 12, 2024 at 12:20 PM -
73RR replied to the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
Dial bore gauges on ebay for $50 m/l
Oct 11, 2024 at 2:07 PM -
73RR liked chicken's post in the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
Hold on....off track as usual!! The OP said he's going to buy long feeler gauges to check the clearances of the pistons in the bores. IF...
Oct 11, 2024 at 2:03 PM -
73RR liked chicken's post in the thread Technical Piston to wall clearance.
Sure it'll work. I've done just that many times with no trouble. Just go slow, measure often , use plenty of lube (WD40 works fine, as...
Oct 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM -
73RR liked brigrat's post in the thread Hot Rods Tri Power Adapter.
U asked 4 it!, Would look great if your running a phony Quick Change cover on the back of the rear end housing!
Oct 11, 2024 at 1:59 PM -
73RR replied to the thread Hot Rods Tri Power Adapter.
hhhmmmm...The fuel line 'connector' is commonly used for shop/job site air hose. Yeah, the adapter is a wall hanger. Check the brass...
Oct 11, 2024 at 8:39 AM -
73RR replied to the thread Technical "Geezer-izing" my shop.
Exactly.
Oct 10, 2024 at 9:08 AM -
73RR liked 29A-V8's post in the thread Technical "Geezer-izing" my shop.
73RR I use to do shit like that, might be why I was at the pain Dr. today getting a needle with some stuff I can hardly identify...
Oct 10, 2024 at 9:07 AM -
73RR replied to the thread Technical "Geezer-izing" my shop.
...when I was 40 I could throw a Mopar A833 across my shoulder...now I use a hand truck and a small forklift for such endeavourso_O
Oct 9, 2024 at 9:33 AM -
73RR liked tubman's post in the thread Technical "Geezer-izing" my shop.
This sounds like a novel idea to me. Having both a 4-post lift and a mezzanine, I think it would take some careful designing to be fully...
Oct 9, 2024 at 9:26 AM -
73RR liked jimmy six's post in the thread Technical Flat Tappet Cams Really Bad?.
Iskys and Comps are different designs. Comps hole is in the center and Iskys near the edge. Most folks don’t remember the earlier...
Oct 8, 2024 at 9:11 AM -
73RR replied to the thread Technical Flat Tappet Cams Really Bad?.
Which engine? Some parts are easier to source than others.
Oct 7, 2024
