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| ====== REF: Tools - 135 ====== | ====== REF: Tools - 135 ====== | ||
| ====== For Finding Piston Top Dead Center (TDC) ====== | ====== For Finding Piston Top Dead Center (TDC) ====== | ||
| - | You can use the TDC mark etched into your flywheel on 2003 and prior stock engines. | + | See related procedures for [[techtalk:ref:svcproc22#reftroubleshooting_-_engine_-_05|Finding TDC of the Piston]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. |
| - | * 1957-2003 stock flywheels have their own TDC marks. | ||
| - | * [[techtalk:ih:engctl01f|Click here for stock 57-85 TDC symbol identification]]. | ||
| - | * [[techtalk:evo:engctl01#ignition_timing_-_all_models_thru_2003|Click here for stock 86-03 TDC symbol identification]]. | ||
| - | * 2004 and later (or 03 and prior engines with 04 and later Sportster / Buell crankshaft upgrades) will not have a TDC mark on the flywheel so you'll have to [[techtalk:ref:engmech01c|make your own TDC mark]] on these if you need one. | ||
| ===== With the Head On: ===== | ===== With the Head On: ===== | ||
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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|}}| | ||
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| + | ==== 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))||| | ||
| + | |{{: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|}}| | ||
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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|}}| | ||
| ===== With the Head Off ===== | ===== With the Head Off ===== | ||
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| |{{techtalk:ref:tools:dial_depth_gauge_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:dial_depth_gauge_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:dial_depth_gauge_5_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{techtalk:ref:tools:dial_depth_gauge_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:dial_depth_gauge_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:dial_depth_gauge_5_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| |:::|Double check the reading before proceeding|Double check the reading before proceeding| | |:::|Double check the reading before proceeding|Double check the reading before proceeding| | ||
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| + | ====== Spark Plug Hole Adapters ====== | ||
| + | **For Dial Indicators and Piston Stops**: \\ | ||
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| + | 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. \\ | ||
| + | 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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