Finally got to spend some quality time with my 1275 rebuild. Almost everything bolted on and gaskets sealed nicely. OK time to check the valve timing and see if what angled keyway I would be using. T
<< To the best of my recollection....placing your dial indicator on the rod side of the rocker is what's going to read the lobe info. The error of timing can be your rocker ratio accuracy and valve c
The newer paper headgaskets are much better than the old copper/asbestos jobs. At least as far as my .02 is concerned. Of ALL the head gaskets that I have ever blown or that leaked, they were all cop
I'm a great fan of these silicon gaskets. Haven't had a single blown gasket since switching back in '98 (these gaskets are used on the turbo metro according to at least one person). Even on the 13:1
They are better, in my opinion. The only leaking I have experienced with my 1500 was with a copper head gasket. This is arguable, I am sure, but that is just my experience with them. The main thing i
Ted Schumacher (http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/) regrinds Spridget (and other LBC) cams. He has several "grinds" available. I had mine done to a 275 grind. I like it. Extra power and not toooo
<< I'm a great fan of these silicon gaskets. Haven't had a single blown gasket since switching back in '98 >> Mike and Frank Are you guys referring to silicon gaskets or silicon coated gaskets? Annic
Hi Annice & Bob, I was talking about the black metro-turbo gaskets. Now that you ask, I'm not sure whether they are silicon coated or silicon. I have a spare in the shed, but I'm not sure if I want t
Well, a visual inspection shows copper inserts around water and oil galleries (inc. pushrod holes), steel inserts around the bores. There is "1275" along one end, and "BL 140" (or was that BK 140?) s