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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #495 on: August 17, 2011, 08:22:58 pm »
I tore the motor down to get the numbers off my cam, found a few issues that may have been holding me back..

Lifters were too small, only had the 1.050" "stock" lifters in there cam guy says I probably lost a hp or two and a couple lbs of torque by not having the wide base...also noticed a little blow thru on the head gasket to head interface, think I was loosing a little compression there, so I'll be using a new/different better flowing head with smaller CC and new coper gasket...also due for some new rod bearings before they cause trouble with the crank...

Had to order bearings so broke down and ordered a new cam lifter spring set as well...I will be doing 8,500+ on the line and 7+ down the track yet this year...I'll miss the pull this weekend, but should have it back together for the next one on the 27th.. Now we'll be getting somewhere...
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #496 on: August 17, 2011, 09:26:40 pm »
The only thing I found that seals up a copper gasket is orange rtv. A little on both sides of the gasket and let it cure first before putting any heat in it.
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #497 on: August 19, 2011, 05:10:42 pm »
On our pro super motor we just used the brush on copper seal... never had an issue randy and we had to take the head off every time we placed
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #498 on: August 19, 2011, 05:19:52 pm »
Ditto what he said.
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #499 on: August 19, 2011, 10:10:39 pm »
I have the spray on stuff how does that compare..?
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #500 on: August 20, 2011, 10:21:56 am »
It will hold if you put it on and leave the head on but if you have to pull it every time to be techd the adheasive wears off when the engine gets hot the brush on stays plyable
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #501 on: August 21, 2011, 12:05:49 am »
Hmm. Interesting I find this in the pulling section. I had trouble with my circle track motor. The copper gasket is quite a bit thicker than 'normal' and I could not keep it sealed. Bruch on or spray on copper coat wouldn't do it for me. I ended up using the high temp rtv and it hasn't given me no trouble since.
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #502 on: August 21, 2011, 11:38:08 am »
Not arguin with you there zach I know the troubles you have had but kohler blocks are shall we say just a touch beefier not to mention if randy puts on a billet head that will pretty well solve all leakage issues...
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #503 on: August 21, 2011, 08:58:18 pm »
Randy where is the pull on the 27th at. may have to just go watch it
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #504 on: August 21, 2011, 09:12:45 pm »
Gleason Wi 3:00

Mini Rods will be there too..
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #505 on: August 21, 2011, 10:27:37 pm »
Randy are you going to be racing Oct 1st and 2nd in Wausau here with the Central Wisconsin Pullers?? They will be running at the Snowmobile Grass Drags. We're also going to be racing there too on Sunday the 2nd. That's a big pulling event too....Atvs, garden tractors and mini rods.
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #506 on: August 22, 2011, 01:28:00 am »
If things go well...I'll be there...

That's the state championship for Central Wis, I believe first day is qualifying and second day is finals...

Hopefully I'll be there both days...
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #507 on: August 23, 2011, 02:39:56 pm »
Got the new cam in today.. just looking at it looks faster...



Will install tonight with new wide base lifters and HD springs...
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #508 on: August 23, 2011, 02:50:06 pm »
Now that's what we like to call a plateau on a canyon. I think you'll be a lot happier with that cam.
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Re: Thinking of getting into it...
« Reply #509 on: August 23, 2011, 07:50:53 pm »
That cam will make stuff happen. Good choice Randy. You will like the outcome much better.
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