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S&S Cycle Combustion Chamber Modification (Early Chamber) User Manual

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NOTE - This modification is necessary to reduce the compression
ratio when increasing the displacement to avoid detonation
and potential destruction of the pistons. An increase of about
5ccs to the combustion chamber volume making a total of 56ccs
can be expected. This change coupled with S&S

®

special dished

dome #92-2440 series pistons and Harley-Davidson

®

head

gaskets, H-D

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#16770-84B, which are .065” thick result in a

compression ratio of about 9.2 to 1.

*All reference to Harley-Davidson

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part numbers is for

identification purposes only. We in no way are implying that any
of S&S

®

Cycle’s products are original equipment parts or that they

are equivalent to the corresponding Harley-Davidson® part
number shown.

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Place this side of template up for rear head. Turn template over for front head.