[Heads]: Another update.
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[Heads]: Another update.
I just talked to the machine shop that was doing the coolant system pressure test on the heads and both passed fine. I was mainly concerned with just the repaired one.
They're pressure washing them now and I'm picking them up at 3:30. Too bad its too damn cold to do anything. Its 16* outside right now and the forecast doesn't even get above 40 until another week or so.
*edit*
Ok I picked them up. The bill was $130 for pressure testing and pressure washing. $40/head to pressure check and $20/head for a pressure wash.
Just a few random pics since I am bored...
A picture of how my valve seats are modified to fit the larger springs.
Two of my intake ports for the heck of it. It isn't easy to see the porting.
[Modified by scorp508, 10:32 PM 2/26/2003]
They're pressure washing them now and I'm picking them up at 3:30. Too bad its too damn cold to do anything. Its 16* outside right now and the forecast doesn't even get above 40 until another week or so.
*edit*
Ok I picked them up. The bill was $130 for pressure testing and pressure washing. $40/head to pressure check and $20/head for a pressure wash.
Just a few random pics since I am bored...
A picture of how my valve seats are modified to fit the larger springs.
Two of my intake ports for the heck of it. It isn't easy to see the porting.
[Modified by scorp508, 10:32 PM 2/26/2003]
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how long has it been since you got to drive her?
I took the car cover off the other day just to look at the damn thing and see if there was any ice damage anywhere as it was incased in a good 3/4" of ice for a while. Its still nice and clean from when I put it under.
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Re: [Heads]: Another update. (scorp508)
Hang in there Brian, it's gonna break soon...
I just had my latest oil leak diagnosed as the rear of the intake base so I'm anxious for some decent weather.
I just had my latest oil leak diagnosed as the rear of the intake base so I'm anxious for some decent weather.
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Re: (85superram)
what happened to ur motor???
16* is way to cold to do anything..... And I recall you having you wooden ramps outside and all that.... Bet you cant wait for some warm weather to show the Engine God who gets the last word
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Re: (scorp508)
Scorp, the heads look good. The ports look just like mine did when the port job was done. The Combustion chamber looks more polished on yours though. Mine were finished with an almost crinkle finish, you can see it in my sig. Whats the difference, and which one is supposed to be better?
Man, you have been parked a long time.....I would be Jonesing big time!!!
I hate to mention it, but the wife and I played hookie from work on Monday, took the top off the car, and WENT TO THE BEACH!!! It was a great day, topless chicks, nice warm sunshine, a cool breeze.
Did you say 16*??? Ooowwwwwccchhhhh!!!
Send me some pics of your Nitro setup when you get a chance.
Man, you have been parked a long time.....I would be Jonesing big time!!!
I hate to mention it, but the wife and I played hookie from work on Monday, took the top off the car, and WENT TO THE BEACH!!! It was a great day, topless chicks, nice warm sunshine, a cool breeze.
Did you say 16*??? Ooowwwwwccchhhhh!!!
Send me some pics of your Nitro setup when you get a chance.
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The Combustion chamber looks more polished on yours though. Mine were finished with an almost crinkle finish, you can see it in my sig.
Did you say 16*??? Ooowwwwwccchhhhh!!!
Send me some pics of your Nitro setup when you get a chance.
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Re: (GusBustamanteJr)
From what I've read on head porting/polishing, the chambers want a divit finish (like a golf ball) to enhance swirl and charge mixing.
The Standard Abrasives kit has a set of flapper wheels to impart such a finish.
The Standard Abrasives kit has a set of flapper wheels to impart such a finish.
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Re: [Heads]: Another update. (scorp508)
Scorp508,
Everything looks good, and appears to be coming along just fine.
You're dealing with the cold temps, and we got about another 10 inches of snow coming our way tonight. Damn, that means we here in Maryland will be well over 50 inches of snow for the year, since Thanksgiving.
I'm going to have to learn how to shift, all over again. :lol:
Everything looks good, and appears to be coming along just fine.
You're dealing with the cold temps, and we got about another 10 inches of snow coming our way tonight. Damn, that means we here in Maryland will be well over 50 inches of snow for the year, since Thanksgiving.
I'm going to have to learn how to shift, all over again. :lol: