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Started by 2002classic, September 21, 2009, 08:36:26 AM

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2002classic

September 21, 2009, 08:36:26 AM
Hi,
I'm putting a  1982 80" shovelhead together and I need to know what the gap is for
the three rings? They are .030 over pistons.

TIA,
Roy

stray

September 21, 2009, 10:35:19 AM #1
I run S&S pistons and follow their directions.  For stock I would have to get my service manual.
Joe

stroker800

September 21, 2009, 02:05:54 PM #2
Over the years have done builds,,always folled directions from ring makers,,,a good rule of thumb is .003 per inch of bore.
Dave

rackem

September 21, 2009, 10:35:50 PM #3
yup .003 per inch good rule to follow.
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