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Title: How much quench is too much
Post by: masracingtd1167 on September 01, 2013, 09:06:02 AM

Spud You spoke of too much quench in one of your articles . How much is too Much?

Title: Re: How much quench is too much
Post by: 32bantam on September 01, 2013, 04:00:06 PM

Aluminum rods....062    steel rods can be tighter.

Title: Re: How much quench is too much
Post by: Spud Miller on September 06, 2013, 07:13:25 AM

Quote from: masracingtd1167 on September 01, 2013, 09:06:02 AM

Spud You spoke of too much quench in one of your articles . How much is too Much?

Too much clearance or SPACE in the quench area can cause issues (not too much squeeze). The amount varies of course depending on the final compression ratio and the shape of the chamber. Like mentioned above, I'd squeeze the quench area all you can, leaving clearance for rod stretch. Adjust the final compression ratio with the dome and then you won't have problems with that.