I recall building my first head, a 1098 in 1973, using Isky
lightweight retainers.... they were green. Dean, maybe you've got my
old engine? Probably ended up in western PA, as that's where my GF went.
Peter C
==
At 03:08 AM 11/23/2012, WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com wrote:
>Kent Cams used to retail them (in green) and probably still do. Some of
>their stuff is made by Titan (like the roller rockers they sell). David
>Anton at APT might know.
>
>In an old Kent Cams catalogue they do list aluminium as well as Ti
>retainers for the A-series (photo is b&w).
>
>I can't imagine anyone would be using lightweight retainers on a standard
>cam and rockers unless the rules forced them to so 1.5 ratio is my guess.
>
>Regards
>
>
>Weslake-Monza
>
>
>
>In a message dated 23/11/2012 03:43:27 Coordinated Universal Time,
>dlh2001@comcast.net writes:
>
>
>Good question.
>The green anodizing makes it hard to determine.
>I have a watch that has a titanium case, and I know what the bare metal
>looks and feels like.
>The lightness of the retainer in my hand makes me think that it is
>aluminum. But it is difficult to be certain.
>Ibll have to calculate the volume and then weigh it carefully to be sure.
>Is there a known aftermarket outfit that is making these in titanium and
>anodizing them green?
>There are no manufacturerbs markings on these.
>Ibm thinking that the previous owner of this head might have had rocker
>arms with an aggressive ratio.
>This may be the reason why the guides were set lower to the head.
>I better get this head checked for cracks. I donbt see any visible
>issues, but if itbs been raced
>then it might have some hidden flaw that I canbt see with my eyes.
>
>
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>From: WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com [mailto:WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com]
>Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 1:22 PM
>To: dlh2001@comcast.net
>Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Valve Guide Position
>
>
>Are you sure they are not Ti?
>
>
>
>In a message dated 22/11/2012 01:41:37 Coordinated Universal Time,
>dlh2001@comcast.net writes:
>
>The spring holders are anodized green aluminum.
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