Originally Posted by
Christian and Beccy
Karl, I'm not a supporter of looking at timing maps and analysing them. It depends on alot of different factors, which is why I say that 'live' is the only way. It's not snobbery, I hope it doesn't come across that way.
I've only had ONE engine failure in 10 years and that was when I fitted a Cometic head gasket, since going back to standard, it's been fine. Even then, that was only a head gasket failure. Remember my car is tuned 100% on the dyno and used for top speed.
No thats cool I understand mate.
Originally Posted by
crazycage
what was your valve clearances i'd put money on that being the cause.
Originally Posted by
Rick
Agreed. Forgot you had solid lifters. 99% sure the valve seat overheated due to too small a clearance.
Rick.
Yes mate solid lifters and newmans cam.
Valve clearance? How and where do I meassure that?