Thread Size For Spark Plug Holes ?
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Thread Size For Spark Plug Holes ?
I am looking to buy a couple of dial gauges for compression and timing testing on my 750. Am I correct in thinking that I need a 14mm thread adaptor ? I would also appreciate any recommended kits, gauges to accomplish this. A fairly reliable and inexpensive kit. I was thinking along the lines of HarborFreight. But, the reviews for those gauges sold by them are not good. Saying they are very inaccurate. And the only TDC Gauge I can find on Ebay is in Poland.
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Re: Thread Size For Spark Plug Holes ?
You can find a decent compression tester at Sears. They probably have a decent indicator as well. Or you could shop: http://tool.wttool.com/nav/cat2/Indicators/0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Thread Size For Spark Plug Holes ?
Thanks, that site is exactly what I was looking for. Compression Test Gauges are pretty easy to find. But, I was having a tougher time with the TDC Dial Gauge.Coyote wrote:You can find a decent compression tester at Sears. They probably have a decent indicator as well. Or you could shop: http://tool.wttool.com/nav/cat2/Indicators/0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Thread Size For Spark Plug Holes ?
Just to be sure you understand, the timing is not set at TDC. You need to know where TDC is so you can come around a certain distance away from it. That distance is different for most models. You can find that distance BTDC in a sticky in the 2-Strokes Street section.
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Re: Thread Size For Spark Plug Holes ?
Yes, sir. I understand that. Thank you, for pointing it out.Coyote wrote:Just to be sure you understand, the timing is not set at TDC. You need to know where TDC is so you can come around a certain distance away from it. That distance is different for most models. You can find that distance BTDC in a sticky in the 2-Strokes Street section.
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Re: Thread Size For Spark Plug Holes ?
Harbor frieght does have these at a low cost that can be adapted for setting the piston for timing also useing a hollowed out spark plug for the holder http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-tra ... r-623.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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