PTV how about PTSpark plug?
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I had seen .081 on ls1tech. I have more then that with my valves so I am great on that aspect.
Gadgetized:If I clearanced the head I would file a few thousands from the area that is contacting the piston.
JFOLM: I am trying to decide. Seems to me that a tiny shave to the head would be better then a tiny shave to the piston. The head is easily replaceable if it were to crack and they are 317s that to directly replace costs me around $250 for a pair. Personally I like the idea of that much better then cutting into the piston that is much harder to replace and significantly more expensive.
If the gasket alone gets me so they don't touch I will be taking .05 at most off the extra large knot in the head and that seems plenty safe to me. You can't tell all that well in the picture but there is a lot of meat between the contact point and the spark plug thread. Maybe I am wrong, and that is why I come on these forums for advice, but I don't think a few thousands is going to cause any issue to the spark plug boss.
Gadgetized:If I clearanced the head I would file a few thousands from the area that is contacting the piston.
JFOLM: I am trying to decide. Seems to me that a tiny shave to the head would be better then a tiny shave to the piston. The head is easily replaceable if it were to crack and they are 317s that to directly replace costs me around $250 for a pair. Personally I like the idea of that much better then cutting into the piston that is much harder to replace and significantly more expensive.
If the gasket alone gets me so they don't touch I will be taking .05 at most off the extra large knot in the head and that seems plenty safe to me. You can't tell all that well in the picture but there is a lot of meat between the contact point and the spark plug thread. Maybe I am wrong, and that is why I come on these forums for advice, but I don't think a few thousands is going to cause any issue to the spark plug boss.
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Between .035-.045 is generally considered the safe minimum for final deck (crown-to-chamber) clearances.
Nevertheless, a quick pass with the grinder might be worth the peace of mind.
Valves require additional space since they’re moving and the piston is trying to smack ‘em during float/bounce!
Nevertheless, a quick pass with the grinder might be worth the peace of mind.
Valves require additional space since they’re moving and the piston is trying to smack ‘em during float/bounce!