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-==== Using a Piston Stop ====+==== 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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/172487-tools?t=1846392))|||
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 (or rather only works if the pushrods are installed) \\ (or rather only works if the pushrods are installed) \\
 It doesn't work when assembling. \\ It doesn't work when assembling. \\
-Every up stroke has compression when assembling and the valvetrain isn't hooked up and working.+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))  | |  14 mm and 12 mm TDC whistles ((photo by Hippysmack))  |  12 mm TDC whistle ((photo by Hippysmack))  |
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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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