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gazza808
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16th Mar 09 at 08:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
whats up with your bodies?? 45mm aint they?

also what valve springs you using??

i'm thinking of x16xe uprated single springs for mine

[Edited on 16-03-2009 by gazza808]
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BANNED!



Just noticed the mo's are now black, look good

Still going to do the blue graphics?

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Warren G
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quote:
Originally posted by gazza808
whats up with your bodies?? 45mm aint they?

also what valve springs you using??

i'm thinking of x16xe uprated single springs for mine

[Edited on 16-03-2009 by gazza808]


incorrect spacing, i need the st bodies, there narrower

you cant use x16xe springs unless you fit x16xe valves and guides.....

quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
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BANNED!



Just noticed the mo's are now black, look good

Still going to do the blue graphics?



not blue gavin...
Warren G
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size of them ports!!





lapping the valves in at work atm, the manual way
Nic Barnes
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its awesome doing it the manual way. takes a while but do a few, have a smoke break etc.
Warren G
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the suckers fooked on the air tool one

i will, as its nice weather, i go for a passive smoke break
Nick-S
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16th Mar 09 at 20:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ummmmm good head
csweatherston
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air drill + 8mm fuel pipe = lapping tool.
Warren G
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air drill + 8mm fuel pipe = lapping tool.


got one at work, but only good for the x16xe valves, as there 6mm not 5mm like these....

couldnt find anything to fit earlier...
Warren G
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ummmmm good head



glad you like
csweatherston
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just grab the stem in the chuck
DaveyLC
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just grab the stem in the chuck


I've got one of those stupid concentric lapping add-ons for a drill.. Its shit! I think your idea is actually better
gazza808
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looking good. where'd that get done?
john_c20xe
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quote:
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just grab the stem in the chuck


I've got one of those stupid concentric lapping add-ons for a drill.. Its shit! I think your idea is actually better


lol i got told to do that on my x16xe didnt sounds too good tho
Warren G
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got it done at my local engeering place

gave up with the manual way, used the old fanshion drill method!

got all valves lapped in and new steam seals fitted

as she sits atm, awaiting springs and caps to be fitted tomorrow
Warren G
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old vs new





head ready to go on

run cams without tappets, needed abit of modification on exhasut side to clear - sorted

all built up with cam lube
back cover on, tensioner, metal rollers, veriner pulleys all fitted and timed up
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good progress mate.
FruitBooTeR
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How come your not running tappets is it because of the type of cams your using?
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i think it's to check cam lobes don't catch on casting etc any where.
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How come your not running tappets is it because of the type of cams your using?


quote:
Originally posted by gazza808
i think it's to check cam lobes don't catch on casting etc any where.
Warren G
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good progress mate.


awaiting on parts - again
Ojc
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Pics on here ASAP
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FTW

cant wait to see this on road mate ! We will have to have a TS meet and go own some tec yo x
RCS
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What diameter are the valves in this engine?
Warren G
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5mm or 6mm, the x16xe valves are 1mm bigger

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