- Location
- Victoria BC
I am going to use the method about half way down on this page. Use a bunch of pieces, then no questions on method!
http://hammerperf.com/ttcheckingsquish.shtml
http://hammerperf.com/ttcheckingsquish.shtml
Amitchell, ok remeasured the solders from the two piece test with a dial caliper and got .048 instead of .055 on a single solder
Will redo the singles as well tonight and remeasure with this dial caliper, the only one I had at home last night was a vernier
This thread has me confused and worried to check mine now...
What size solder do you use when you check?
Do you push it all the way up against the cylinder wall?
Do you have to have the head torqued down when you check?
How can a lame with no machinery change it if it is not correct?
Alright re-did the measurements, using Brown & Sharp dial caliper, 0-1 inch micrometer & vernier caliper. The vernier is to hard for me to see the hash marks so for accuracy that tools out. The dial caliper and 0-1 mic agree....
1 solder squish measurement method = .054
2 solder squish measurement method = .047
So the .007 variance is normal
Putting solder pieces directly on the piston while the head is off, held in place with grease then reassembled and the squish measurement taken would be more accurate when initially setting up squish.
I believe this method may deliver another number, even smaller than double solder method. If you try it let us know how much more than the .007 variance you get
For squish comparisons between different skis engines it would be best to use the same measurement method to avoid the variance we are getting between methods
You used the 2 solder method and got .031
I used the 2 solder method and got .047
As a Comparison of squish I'd say these are accurate
Edit: I like your double solder method I think is more near the real squish
We stock some custom made ADA 701 and 760 domes with extra squish room for cylinders that have been cut before. Also have custom base gaskets in a range of thicknesses.