Re: to do list
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:57 am
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Re: to do list
Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 8:11 am
The trial and error continues. After a disappointing top end run, I noticed exhaust smoke coming out of my valve cover venting holes. I removed the cover to further investigate and found it coming out of the pushrod holes on cylinder #1. My guess is the piston rings cracked due to over-advanced ignition timing. I haven't performed a compression test nor a leak down test yet but still have the rings on the way. The saga also continues...more on this after a brief word from our sponsors.
Re: to do list
Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:56 pm
If it's coming out of the cover I would think valve seals not rings. Have you replaced those recently?
Where are there sponsors at? Where can I get some, this shit ain't cheap!
Where are there sponsors at? Where can I get some, this shit ain't cheap!
Re: to do list
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:35 am
valve train was assembled where my head was machined. A leak down test will determine if its the valves or rings but I'm pretty sure its the rings due to pre
-ignition.
-ignition.
Re: to do list
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:40 pm
compression was 130-ish on cylinders #1 thru #3 but #4 was @ 80. Too lazy to change rings. runs good, just smokin' at WOT. I'm currently working on intake manifold for bike carbs.
Re: to do list
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:47 pm
I remember when the rings started going on my 2nd engine, anytime I let off the throttle it made a blowoff noise. When I first heard it I thought "WTF, that's not good.". I pulled over and popped the hood and every time I let off the throttle it was blowing a shitload of oil through the dipstick, needless to say my engine bay was nasty as hell.
Re: to do list
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:57 pm
mines was spraying out the valve cover port located in the front due to blow thru so I just ran a hose from it to the carb. I believed my timing was way too advanced and damaged my rings on #4. I have to make time to replace them. progress is slow right now.
Re: to do list
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:20 pm
Trying to figure out the compound angles on the tubing for intake manifold...
Re: to do list
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:22 pm
That stresses me out just thinking about all the absolutely perfect measurements you need, jeebus.
Re: to do list
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:04 am
yes, I'm at the brink of just purchasing one from boggs brothers or danst engineering.
Re: to do list
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:30 pm
danst engineeringSkabRock5 wrote:yes, I'm at the brink of just purchasing one from boggs brothers or danst engineering.
