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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: mahoneygod on October 17, 2011, 02:41:32 PM

Title: Installing HC pistons from FBF
Post by: mahoneygod on October 17, 2011, 02:41:32 PM
Putting them in tonight. I know i have to size the rings but is there anything else I need to do to either the piston or cylinder? When together I know I need to check the squish with some modeling clay. If it is off how do I adjust?
Title: Re: Installing HC pistons from FBF
Post by: bikepilot on October 18, 2011, 02:52:46 PM
Piston to cylinder clearance is critical - make sure it is correct and get this right before you go and set ring gap (note if you have a plated cylinder and the piston-cylinder gap is too tight you are sol).  As for how to adjust valve-to-piston clearance, there are lots of ways   - thicker gaskets, mill the piston, change the cam or cam timing etc.