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do you need torque plates to check end gap ? i have new hq pistons and hq bored cyl to instal.
 
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Just be careful if you have to file them a bit that you check to see that you dont leave a sharp end on the ring where the metal builds up from filing. You dont want to scratch the cyl wall. After filing, check with your finger, you will know if you left a "burr" that needs to filed off.
 
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