Hey guys,
Kinda new to this forum, but after reading this thread I had to reply. I didn't read any mention of valvetrain harmonics. I know I have read a couple of articles and have spoken with a couple of cam designers about this phenomenum. Apparently valve bounce or "float" can be responsible...
I can't say I have ever watched that one, I do love the infomercial where they drain all of an engines vital fluids and use a fire hose to add additional "stress" to the running engine though.
I think we have kinda lost track of the post here though, but it is fun.
Carl
the best gasket remover is still a razor blade and elbow grease. I've seen too many mechanics (myself included) destroy heads and intake manifolds with a scotch brite pad- ESPECIALLY aluminum.
I have to agree with this statement and Pat Primers. I like Scotch Brites for there convenience, but...
With steel rods I'd first take pains (and measurements) to get the bores round and straight and repeatable, the right size and surface finish (finish for HD use used to be in the TRW and Sealed Power bearing books, and the Chevy power book), and forbid the balance shop from reducing the...
