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techtalk:ref:svcproc26 [2019/08/06 15:00] hippysmack [Direct Method] |
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But it doesn't work well with heads that have angled domes. \\ | But it doesn't work well with heads that have angled domes. \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:1200-1250_squish_band_measurement_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&400|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | ||
===== Direct Method ===== | ===== Direct Method ===== | ||
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It takes more time than measuring the deck as in above because it requires an extra disassembly/reassembly cycle of the cylinder head. \\ | It takes more time than measuring the deck as in above because it requires an extra disassembly/reassembly cycle of the cylinder head. \\ | ||
But this method works great with flat or angled head surfaces. The tools required are no more than if you are installing the heads. \\ | But this method works great with flat or angled head surfaces. The tools required are no more than if you are installing the heads. \\ | ||
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- | {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:squish_band_1_by_aswracing.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by aswracing of the XLFORUM )) \\ | ||
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Place the solder in multiple places around the piston top. \\ | Place the solder in multiple places around the piston top. \\ | ||
Grease works best to hold the solder but if using tape, keep it below the squish band. \\ | Grease works best to hold the solder but if using tape, keep it below the squish band. \\ | ||
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+ | | Solder held with grease. ((photo by aswracing of the XLFORUM ))| | ||
+ | |{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:squish_band_1_by_aswracing.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
Install the head gaskets and heads then follow the torque procedure to full torque spec. \\ | Install the head gaskets and heads then follow the torque procedure to full torque spec. \\ | ||
Next, remove the heads following the removal sequence in the FSM to keep from warping the heads. \\ | Next, remove the heads following the removal sequence in the FSM to keep from warping the heads. \\ | ||
- | |Remove the heads to reveal how far the solder was compressed. ((photos by JohnK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3944070))| | + | | Remove the heads to reveal how far the solder was compressed. ((photos by JohnK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3944070)) || |
|{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_1_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_2_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_1_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_2_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
- | |Measure the compressed side of the solder pieces. ((photo by JohnK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3944070))| | + | | Measure the compressed side of the solder pieces. ((photo by JohnK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3944070)) | |
|{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_3_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_3_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
+ | | Write the measurements down to conclude and average squish band dim. ((photos by JohnK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3944070)) || | ||
|{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_5_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_4_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_5_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:checking_squish_4_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
====== Gaining a Squish Band Due to a Conversion ====== | ====== Gaining a Squish Band Due to a Conversion ====== |