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Re: Part 2: Reading Plugs, pistons, and valves (with Pics)



The seat washers that make indexing proceed faster also increases chamber cc's in the specific Cyl, versus stepping Thru numerous plugs to get the index on the $. The Nitty gritty. The seat washers don't cut it, after investing hours to get the chamber cc's balanced. Ok if having
 the chambers vary doesn't matter , It would to me!
 Len

Ahh, got what ya mean.
think it's Jegs has a plate with a plug tapped hole in it.
Then you can scribe a line to show where cylinder lines up per plug,
supposedly for faster indexing.
Me, I gota couple 3 packs of shims, a mike, and a magic marker (ie cheap)
Bruce


> Oh definetly not the place for indexing.. the serious drag guys obsess
over
> that level of detail (I've read).
>
> I thought the detail would be interesting. While the heads are off though
> its good to screw the plugs in and see where they end up, depthwise.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bruce Plecan <nacelp@bright.net>
> To: <gmecm@diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 7:19 PM
> Subject: Re: Part 2: Reading Plugs, pistons, and valves (with Pics)
>
>
> >
> > In anything on the street indexing really isn't a HP issue, IMO.
> > I does give ALOT more uniform plug readings.
> > The side electrode when positioned just right in a SBC can mask the burn
> > pattern for 1/2 the plug.
> > Plugs should be in and out often enough that there is no carbon **build
> up**
> > on the exposed threads.  Also, if the head sees and anti-seize from time
> to
> > time treats the plug enough for it not to stick with AL heads.  I've
even
> > been known to use a little AS on iron headed engines where the plugs are
> > changed alot
> >
> > Also, be advised, AS is an insulator, and when used in excess can cause
a
> > miss
> > Bruce
> >
> >
> >
> > > The only thing I have to contribute is that I've read that the plug
base
> > > should be exactly flush with the lowest point of the comb chamber
entry.
> > ie
> > > there should be no 'thread pit' for carbon to collect in regardless of
> how
> > > much male plug threading is exposed on the 'thin side' of the plug
hole.
> > > Indexing with spacers without considering this leaves compeditors who
> have
> > > indexed thru plug selection (buy 200, find the ones that thread in
> PERFECT
> > > indexed position, sell the rest) with an advantage, however small.
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Shannen Durphey <shannen@grolen.com>
> > > To: <gmecm@diy-efi.org>
> > > Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 5:51 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Part 2: Reading Plugs, pistons, and valves (with Pics)
> > >
> > >
> > > > I see a problem.  Piston 2 is in the wrong spot!  It should never be
> > > > between 2 others in a sb chebbie... : )
> > > > Shannen
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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