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Going back to the Dark Side! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None ![]() |
finally got the last of my motor parts back from the machine shop. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
heads are now totally rebuilt and ready for action. new SS valves, new seats, new guides, new HD springs, new retainers and keepers. new flycut. no more cracks....only had one small one after 160K miles hard to believe that these heads had 160K miles on them, to look at them now...all nice and shiney... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) here you go with some pics. rebuild of the 2056 will get serious this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) a few pics of my other engine stuff new KB 96mm flat top pistions, rods balaned and checked, new small end bushings. Original Mahle cylinders bored and honed to 96mm and the last pic is what the heads looked like about 2 months ago when I pulled them off the motor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Attached image(s) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None ![]() |
KBs have to be set up differently than other piston setups because of the Hypereutectic aspect. The rings get more heat and expand more so you need increased ring gap. Visit the KB site for a ton more info. If someone lost piston tops, my first thought is 'incorrect setup'.
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