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techtalk:ref:tools135 [2018/11/01 03:02]
hippysmack 		techtalk:ref:tools135 [2019/01/30 20:33]
hippysmack [Using a Piston Stop and Degree Wheel]
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 ====== REF: Tools - 135 ====== ====== REF: Tools - 135 ======
 ====== For Finding Piston Top Dead Center (TDC) ====== ====== For Finding Piston Top Dead Center (TDC) ======
-See related procedures for [[techtalk:​ref:​trouble05#​reftroubleshooting_-_engine_-_05|Finding TDC of the Piston]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia.+See related procedures for [[techtalk:​ref:​svcproc22#​reftroubleshooting_-_engine_-_05|Finding TDC of the Piston]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia.
  
  
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 You can use a straw through the spark plug hole to measure when the piston is close to TDC with the rocker box on or off. \\ You can use a straw through the spark plug hole to measure when the piston is close to TDC with the rocker box on or off. \\
 The straw is soft enough that you won't risk breaking anything if it gets squished between the piston and the head / valves. \\  The straw is soft enough that you won't risk breaking anything if it gets squished between the piston and the head / valves. \\ 
-See procedure and cautions for [[techtalk:​ref:​trouble05#​find_tdc_using_a_straw|Finding TDC with a straw]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia.+See procedure and cautions for [[techtalk:​ref:​svcproc22#​find_tdc_using_a_straw|Finding TDC with a straw]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia.
  
 |A straw in plug hole for finding TDC ((photo by Hippysmack))| ​ |A straw in plug hole for finding TDC ((photo by Hippysmack))| ​
 |{{techtalk:​ref:​tools:​tdc_with_straw_-_single_or_dual_plug_heads_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{techtalk:​ref:​tools:​tdc_with_straw_-_single_or_dual_plug_heads_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
 +
 +==== Using a Piston Stop and Degree Wheel ====
 +See procedure and cautions for [[techtalk:​ref:​svcproc22#​find_true_tdc_using_a_piston_stop_and_a_degree_wheel|Finding TDC with a Piston Stop and a Degree Wheel]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\
  
 |Engine calibration and set-up kit: Includes a piston stop, gauge extender, adapters and a TDC whistle. (piston stop shown installed) ((photos by rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1846392))||| |Engine calibration and set-up kit: Includes a piston stop, gauge extender, adapters and a TDC whistle. (piston stop shown installed) ((photos by rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1846392))|||
 |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​engine_calibration_and_setup_kit_1_by_rocketmangb.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​engine_calibration_and_setup_kit_2_by_rocketmangb.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​engine_calibration_and_setup_kit_3_by_rocketmangb.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​engine_calibration_and_setup_kit_1_by_rocketmangb.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​engine_calibration_and_setup_kit_2_by_rocketmangb.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​engine_calibration_and_setup_kit_3_by_rocketmangb.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
 +
 +==== Using a TDC Whistle ====
 +
 +Basically, you install whistle in the spark plug hole, rotate the engine and wait for the whistle to blow. \\ 
 +There is a distinct difference in the sound of the whistle between the 2 TDCs from your finger. \\ 
 +Just like the finger method above, a TDC whistle only works when disassembling. \\
 +(or rather only works if the pushrods are installed) \\
 +It doesn'​t work when assembling. \\
 +Every up stroke has compression when assembling and the valvetrain isn't hooked up and working. \\
 +See procedure for [[techtalk:​ref:​svcproc22#​find_compression_using_a_tdc_whistle|Finding compression with a TDC whistle]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\
 +
 +|  14 mm and 12 mm TDC whistles ((photo by Hippysmack)) ​ |  12 mm TDC whistle ((photo by Hippysmack)) ​ |
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​tdc_whistles_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​tdc_whistle_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
 +
 ===== With the Head Off ===== ===== With the Head Off =====
 ==== Using a Dial Depth Gauge ==== ==== Using a Dial Depth Gauge ====

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