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cylinder to case clearance

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 5:38 pm
by bugboy696
how much slop should the cylinder have in the case?
When i built my 2276 the cylinders seemed loose, but i checked on a stock 1600 case and the stock cylinders seemed to have the same amount of play.

I know that its for expansion, but there must be a spec for it?

Clearence ?

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:01 pm
by vicsvw
This is not critical but most set it at .005 / .010"
If to tight the cylinders can be hard to remove later on, and if to loose you are loosing seating surface. Vic. www.vwhelp.com

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:27 pm
by Guest
thats what i figured!!!
thanks!!!