New to the forum. Looks like this is the place for knowledge on these B&S opposed flatheads. I have been reading a lot of post today and learned a lot. I have a 40 c.i. engine I'm building. Its out of an old Craftsman GTV/16 Varidrive. 402417 0660 01. Oil mods are at the top of my list.
Would thermal barrier coatings work in an air cooled engine? Thermal barrier coatings would go on the top of the piston, combustion chamber and valves. Could also coat the inside of the exhaust ports. The coatings are usually used in liquid cooled engines, just wondering if there would be a difference with an air cooled engine.
Dry film lubricant on the piston skirts I don't foresee a problem with.