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Thick Cylinder Head Gasket
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:14 am
by Lamaddict
I know we are suggested to always set the squish under 1.5 bug not under 1, but why did Innocenti, SIL and Servetta use such large head gaskets that give a massive squish? Those manufacturers still made the 200's that ran well/fast etc.
Re: Thick Cylinder Head Gasket
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:22 pm
by Lamaddict
Any ideas why?
Re: Thick Cylinder Head Gasket
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:48 pm
by Architecten
Something to do with modern fuel?
Re: Thick Cylinder Head Gasket
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:49 pm
by wack 63
Probably to do with machining tolerances. Hundreds of barrels and pistons all with slight differences in machining so bang on a thick gasket to be sure of no contact. Remember the motors weren't built for performance.