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I'm in the process of a frame off on my 68 convertable. I rebuilt the chassis and complete engine overhaul. My question is-- after starting the engine on the chassis I noticed that only a few of the header tubes
turned blue close by the heads. Is that NORMAL or do I HAVE A LEAN OR RICH CONDITION?? Here is what I built-468ci edelbrock
rpm 110cc aluminum heads,6al MSD, KB pistons, comp cams 284 244@
.050, mighty demon carb,sts baffles,air gap intake, complete balanced
eagle rotating assembly, dewits rad. roller rockers,. Engine started
and ran perfect. Ran for 20 minutes at 2500rpm. also I know that they will all turn blue but wondered is there any way of cleaning the the blueing? AS ALLWAYS THANKS.
turned blue close by the heads. Is that NORMAL or do I HAVE A LEAN OR RICH CONDITION?? Here is what I built-468ci edelbrock
rpm 110cc aluminum heads,6al MSD, KB pistons, comp cams 284 244@
.050, mighty demon carb,sts baffles,air gap intake, complete balanced
eagle rotating assembly, dewits rad. roller rockers,. Engine started
and ran perfect. Ran for 20 minutes at 2500rpm. also I know that they will all turn blue but wondered is there any way of cleaning the the blueing? AS ALLWAYS THANKS.
Team Owner
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From: Middletown Connecticut
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Originally Posted by wnjlt1
Corz, that avatar...is it you go karting? sure looks hella fun!
the NE section runs indoor karts during the winter to keep us from going insane 
Melting Slicks
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From: Meriden CT
Originally Posted by wnjlt1
Corz, that avatar...is it you go karting? sure looks hella fun!
you get the pm DOUG OLAH?
you get the pm DOUG OLAH?
I bet thats Corz at the new indoor carting track on Rt. 5 in Wallingford. I hear its pretty fun... expensive though.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Murphy NC
You could always pull the plugs and see. I know that the idle mixture screws cause a problem with unequal mixtures every other cylinder. Ask me how I know 
!! But Beater is right. A carb will never be perfect. Intake runner lenghts have a lot to do with it. Good luck!!!
!! But Beater is right. A carb will never be perfect. Intake runner lenghts have a lot to do with it. Good luck!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: North Port Fl
The stuff all the Harley riders use on their pipes is called semichrome polish, but the same maker has some stuff call Blue Away, (I haven't use the Blue Away, but I've used the semichrome when I had Harleys and it works great). Here's a link http://www.tunerschoice.com/xq/aspx/...qx/Product.htm
Semichrome Polish & Blue Away
Semichrome Polish & Blue Away
Le Mans Master
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by ljthe2nd
The stuff all the Harley riders use on their pipes is called semichrome polish, but the same maker has some stuff call Blue Away, (I haven't use the Blue Away, but I've used the semichrome when I had Harleys and it works great). Here's a link http://www.tunerschoice.com/xq/aspx/...qx/Product.htm
Semichrome Polish & Blue Away
Semichrome Polish & Blue Away
I use semichrome polish on my Harleys and side pipes 
