Re: [HSS] 27 Hudson F-Head Sizing and Securing Water Jacket Discs
Flatten them out first, before you put them in, and see if they fit.
Otherwise get the right size. Drill a 1/4" hole in them, to allow at least
some water to circulate.
Geoff.
Otherwise get the right size. Drill a 1/4" hole in them, to allow at least
some water to circulate.
Geoff.
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Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 5:25 PM
Subject: [HSS] 27 Hudson F-Head Sizing and Securing Water Jacket Discs
> Hi Again,
>
> I am ready to place the head back and secure it. I have learned from
> prior messages the two open holes in the center of the block were
> formed for sand casting purposes.
>
> I have purchased disks, but I am not sure if I have purchased the
> correct size or shape. The two center holes adjacent to the pistons
> measure 1.5".
>
> The discs I have purchased are 1 3/8" curved steal discs. If I hit
> them while in place they may flatten out to the required size, but I
> feel uneasy about doing this.
>
> Questions:
>
> 1) Should I find flat disks the 1.5" in size or?
>
> 2) Should I attempt to somehow sodder the discs in place or?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Rick Gatling.
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