Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk

swsfloors wrote:i'm not sure that there is a required number. I've always used 8 per side 16 per wheel

same here

i wet test every head before i instill

novadude wrote:Larry... here's a semi-off-topic question....

Do those centerbolt-to-perimeter cover adapters work OK without leaks? Which ones were you using?

Thanks.

good question

Have seen this problem with low tension oil rings installed in favour of std. tension oil rings. I have never been able to tell the difference visually as to what a low tension oil ring / std. tension oil ring looks like. I am learning that there is quite a science to piston ring/oil ring design fo...

i made one and haven't ever tested it this was before they were on the market

af2 wrote:Larry, thank you for taking the time so others that are NOT doing it right have a clue!
Adam

well put

THANKS

waiting to see them

I called and talked to another tech at Compcams. He said they had tried nitriding lifters in the past, but were not currently making them. I tried it about 12 years ago, and ran into problems with chipping on the edge of the lifter. That's when I started nitriding the cams instead. just the cam ??

shoedoos wrote:Sorry to hijack this thread....but what are your opinions on MPG's exhaust port plates?

Website: http://www.mpgheads.com/

interesting

the ,,aussie' had ,,,,,alum,

i had better luck with the 2V heads,,,,now yours with a blower

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machine shop tom wrote:I'm watching this thread with my eye open and mouth shut because I am in the planning stages for a 383 for my personal '69 Camaro.........

tom

i lerking myself

had total-seals in a few engines liked them but had mild cam's ,,but had great leak-down tests