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Re: Spitfire 4/Mk2 cylinderhead gasket thickness

To: claus@triumphracing.net
Subject: Re: Spitfire 4/Mk2 cylinderhead gasket thickness
From: fpspitfire@insightbb.com
Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 10:36:13 +0000
>From the Kastner book(s), it's given as .035" and 60lb-ft using the bottom 
tapped holes and thicker nuts over the stock head nuts.

This has always worked for me.



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All the best
Aaron Johnson
#87 HP Spitfire 1500
Southern Illinois Region SCCA
hpspitfire.serverbeer.com


> I'm trying to calculate the compression ratio on my Spitfire 4 with the
> Stage 2 cylinder head. I have the chamber volume and deck clearance as
> well as the given dimensions from the bore and stroke, but can't find a
> measure of the head gasket thickness when compressed. I use a standard
> 4/Mk2 head gasket and standard torque settings. Does anyone have a figure
> for this?
> 
> Regards,
> Claus Ebberfeld

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