Hello Gang, Another big thank you to all the kind souls on this list for advice given on my erratic idle problem. I think there is real progress to report! Did two things today and one or both made a
Just a side not regarding tappet clearance. While "loud" MAY mean loose, it also affects cam timing.... or more accurately, the point at which valves opens. In this case it is actually delaying (ret
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No Brad, you definately adjust tappets cold. Loose tappets means more noise, and more wear to the valve train, especially between rocker and push rod. If very loose the valve will open later, and clo
It's been a while since I have adjusted mine (2-3 years) so I had kinda forgotten, thanks for setting me straight so that I don't lead others astray :-)
<< It's been a while since I have adjusted mine (2-3 years) so I had kinda forgotten, thanks for setting me straight so that I don't lead others astray And besides, Brad--it gives you another reason
I have a friend that is telling me about a cryogenic process for metal that is supposed to align the molecular structure in the metal through extreme cold. They claim to be able to take a cast SB Che
Whimp - I had to replace the wter pump housing on the Midget last Sat and it was 28, But I did it anyway. Larry astray Larry Macy 78 Midget Keep your top down and your chin up. Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. m
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Hi Brad - didn't mean to "put you down" in any way - its just that I asked the list the same thing a few months ago 'cos I too had forgotten then. Hope I am right this time <gg> Guy -- Original Messa
This has been done for gun barrels for some time. It is supposed to improve accuracy of the barrel. You might check with some of your firearm enthusiast freinds about this. Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
The torsion bars that hold up the gullwings on Deloreans are cryogenically treated. Makes them very strong and resiliant, but also fragile. If the torsion bar gets nicket or scratched, it's in danger
Larry, you must be part Eskimo to be out changing your water pump in this and going on the traditional top down drive tomorrow. you better be careful coming to Texas or your snowballs will melt <G> I