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-|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))|||+==== 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. \\ 
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 +|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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/172487-tools?t=1846392))|||
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 +==== Using a TDC Whistle ====
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 +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. \\
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 +|  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|}}|
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 ===== With the Head Off ===== ===== With the Head Off =====
 ==== Using a Dial Depth Gauge ==== ==== Using a Dial Depth Gauge ====
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 ====== Spark Plug Hole Adapters ====== ====== Spark Plug Hole Adapters ======
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 **For Dial Indicators and Piston Stops**: \\ **For Dial Indicators and Piston Stops**: \\
  
 You can break the ceramic out of a spare spark plug and drill / tap the side walls for screws. \\  You can break the ceramic out of a spare spark plug and drill / tap the side walls for screws. \\ 
 Then insert a 1" dial indicator in the middle of the plug. \\ Then insert a 1" dial indicator in the middle of the plug. \\
-The indicator is a slip fit in the middle of the hole and then snug the screw up against it to lock it in place. ((Ranchero50 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1846392)) \\+The indicator is a slip fit in the middle of the hole and then snug the screw up against it to lock it in place. ((Ranchero50 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/172487-tools?t=1846392)) \\
  
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