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You are doing this to promote adhesion for the epoxy, correct? What size hole are you drilling? Something you may want to consider is running an undersize tap through such that it just forms a slight groove in the wall. That groove will provide a mechanical lock for the epoxy so that it will...

Yes, that is the style I'm looking into, but that one isn't reversible and still way out of my budget. I'm not a professional shop and no matter how much I enjoy owning and using quality tools, that price can't be justified.

Yowza! A bit out of my budget. Plus the ones I'm looking at have a lower profile neck/head to get up into tight places. I read something about a special thread or locking nut to prevent the wheel from coming loose. They've been out in our litigious world for a couple decades so I'm satisfied...

I have a couple IR tools and they are great. I haven't found an extended reach model by them though. And from the reviews, I think I want to splurge on the reversible ones. Added some links to the original post.

I'm in the market for a new extended reach cutoff tool. I currently have the low end $40 HF version and it sucks. Absolutely no power/torque and takes forever to cut anything. The HF Chief version gets good reviews and the price isn't bad at around $130 without a coupon. However, there is a...

Moving back to Florida?? Did Al hit his head? Did you hit Al in the head? :lol:

I could probably fab you an adapter plate if you want to give it a shot.

Yup, I’m aware of the options but am curious what was used. I’ve heard that the shallower angles can be difficult with stones. I’ve got a nice Sioux valve and seat setup but haven’t played with it yet.

I may have missed it, but what machine/equipment did you use to cut the seats?

YES! It all matters. :poke::lol:

That's moving along nicely! What's the short story on the motor build and how much does the car weigh?

:lol: No time to go over it in detail this morning, but thanks for pulling the information together.

Why not! I like your thinking and ambition. I’ve got a couple wildcats in the works but have to get the Cuda done first. I’ve made a .223 Remington five flute reamer from scratch and hope to do same for a couple of larger bore wildcats. I do this stuff for me and most new cartridges since the...

Going on the current info available….$1000.

Air rifle. One of the Crossman pumps like the old 760 or 2200 are cheap, pretty quiet, and sufficient to do the job at ten yards or so. The break-barrel springers are more powerful, but can get pretty loud unless they include a moderator. A .22 cal pellet in the ear at 750-800 fps should be...

Good stuff. Thanks for going through that. I agree with your feelings on the measurement accuracy. That will come out on the time slip, but the repeatability is what will get you there.

I was going to ask you earlier about this. What would you say your machine is capable of for precision and repeatable accuracy for the CFM measurement? For instance can it determine to a tenth (0.1) of cfm? Then for a test repeated on the same port under same conditions say five times stepping...

I’d throw a new 650 AVS2 on it and never look back. Ton of other options between 600-750 cfm that could work but with the info you provided we can’t get into optimization.

Hey all, thanks for the great feedback. I feel pretty good about having a successful trip now. Will be reserving online and getting the insurance. I can't imagine that my daughters clothes, kitchen stuff, and misc small furniture will weigh more than a couple hundred pounds, shouldn't be any...

In a couple weeks I'll be driving to Waco, TX from Milwaukee to move my daughter back for the summer, since she has graduated from Baylor. Would love to fly down and drive her packed 2002 Honda CRV back but apparently that would be ten pounds of potatoes in a five pound bag, considering all the...

Fancy coatings on parts that aren’t to spec isn’t going to help. Much of the failures are due to incorrect profile on lifter faces and cam lobes so they end up not spinning. I’m sure there are some due to metallurgy but unless you’re running significant spring pressures, the exotic coatings and...

I agree that the failures are mechanical/thermal fatigue related, but I don't see any potential for a shear component. The major forces are acting on the z-axis of the bolt, not shear in the x-y axes. It's a moot point really. The fastening system isn't reliable enough and either didn't go...

What is the source of shear load on the bolt in an exhaust manifold application? Considering the bolt is torqued to spec into a through hole with about .020" radial clearance, there should be nearly no shear or sideways force on the bolt, it's all in tension, no? Any force coming back from...

If your gonna use the ld340 then mill the intake surface on the heads like they should have done originally, but don’t cut the intake. I doubt you’d find any advantage with the dual plane in that combo. I’d keep running the M1 in your shoes.

Have you established specifically on which ports and where the leaks are? There are several possible reasons for leaks and you can't fix anything until the cause is identified. Need to start with straight, flat surfaces on both parts at a minimum. I can't remember the brand, but there are...

I didn’t know these were a thing. Been grinding Allen keys off for decades. This looks like a nice option for most applications. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSFL7M94?tag=fabo03-20

I guess I hadn't considered the actual length requirements because I don't have access to the parts. I can maybe look into that part of it. The ratios are 1.6 intake and 1.7 exhaust but that's just relative to the geometry of the specific rocker, not linear distances. Didn't want to bother...

This is a "what if" kind of question. I'm sure it isn't the best way to do it but I'm curious if it could be a way. I've happened upon a set of Jessel rockers that came off a set of SBC All Pro heads that have a decent asking price. The information I can find and from the seller indicate that...

Your pic didn't show up for me, but I think that is a Ford block in the video and the spider is an aftermarket piece from Comp cams. Process should be pretty much the same for a older Mopar block using the later factory parts though. But I doubt it is a straight drop in. You would need to...

Is everything there on the hardware to just bolt it all onto a rear end and have a functional system? If not, what is missing? Pic doesn't show much detail on what all is there for springs, bolts, clips, etc. I have an extra rear that has axles but nothing for backing plates and hubs that I'd...