SupraGlue Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Does anyone have any links explaining what squish area is about? I know what it is, but not much more. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 What is that Mark I've never heard that term before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Yeah, it's the pathetic sound you'll make when I whomp on your car with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGlue Posted February 19, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MR. EARS: What is that Mark I've never heard that term before <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It's an area around the outside edge of the piston where it is closest to the head at TDC. Apparently, by keeping that clearance tight, it "squishes" the air/fuel mixture into the combustion chamber and reduces detonation. I see it referred to a lot when people explain why NOT to use a thicker head gasket to reduce compression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Sweet thanks man "now I know and knowing is half the battle" GI Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nbodyraser Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 i think the proper term is quench .....i might be wrong....i might be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevil Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 I think its squench! tongue.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by stevil: I think its squench! tongue.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> nope, I heard it's quish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 the idea behind squish, as mark stated, is to reduce detonation. By getting the air/fuel away from the outside of the combustion chamber, preignition is sort of being eliminated, as there will not be 2 flame fronts. The spark will ignite the mixture, and then it burns completely. Mark, polishing the top of the piston and combustion chamber is another VERY effective way to eliminate preignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGlue Posted February 21, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 Aha! I finally found something useful. Squish and quench are the same thing, btw, though I kinda like "squench". smile.gif Here's a link: http://www.theoldone.com/archive/quench-area.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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