piston clearance
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From: la la land jerzey
was dome at another shop - todays gas and the hi heat it makes requires more room - 1933 to 1948 iron jug flat head engine indian chief factory piston to bore with a under 3 inch piston is .004 to .006
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If you set them up tight you need to break them in slow. You don't want to seize a piston.
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I'm actually around.0035 for clearance seems a little snug to me but I'm being reassured that will be fine
What are your thoughts on breaking in
i was told no overdrive or 5th gear for a period of time
What are your thoughts on breaking in
i was told no overdrive or 5th gear for a period of time
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I don't have that instructions and haven't been able to find it on cometic web site
If someone has that I'd really like a copy
If someone has that I'd really like a copy
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