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SteveO - 15/5/03 at 02:34 PM

Hi,

Like a lot a few of ya out there i'm dabbling into an engine for the first time. I've just fitted a Kent fr32 to my Pinto head and have got my full valve lift position using a dial guage, same for the piston no.1 set to 108 deg ATDC. My question is does the piston and Valve at full hieght ever meet in stroke cycles, as the piston is now down the chamber at full valve lift? Any advise will be appreciated

Thanx
Steve


Danozeman - 15/5/03 at 02:46 PM

I take it the inlet valve is open. This is sounds right.. The valves should be both closed only on the compression stroke.
As the valve is open and the piston is at the bottom i would imagine it is setup to the induction stroke

The piston and valve should never contact...


SteveO - 15/5/03 at 03:13 PM

Thanx Danozeman,

I was a bit unsure. hope all goes well.


Steve


Peteff - 15/5/03 at 03:45 PM

Have you used an adjustable cam pulley or the original one from the old cam. If the valves and pistons come into contact it could be very expensive. Turn the engine over by hand a few times with the plugs out if you are unsure.

yours, Pete.


SteveO - 16/5/03 at 12:40 PM

As much as there is a wealth of knowledge on this site, i was under the impression that it welcomes beginners in the kitcar world. We all work in different areas and are experts in our pwn fields, i don't appreciate Noobie under my username by the webmaster or who-ever. i think it unfair and a bit boyish for a site such as this. Kindly make amends.
Asking questions is a better approach than pretending to know all only to mess things up, in this case with a car kit i say wise as well.

Steve


stephen_gusterson - 16/5/03 at 01:08 PM

say what?

all posts get newbie until you past 2 or 3 posts - its automatic.

you need a thicker skin!


James - 16/5/03 at 03:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by SteveO
As much as there is a wealth of knowledge on this site, i was under the impression that it welcomes beginners in the kitcar world. We all work in different areas and are experts in our pwn fields, i don't appreciate Noobie under my username by the webmaster or who-ever. i think it unfair and a bit boyish for a site such as this. Kindly make amends.
Asking questions is a better approach than pretending to know all only to mess things up, in this case with a car kit i say wise as well.

Steve


In best Harry Enfield Liverpudlian accent:

'Calm Down, Calm Down'

As Steve G says it's automatic for your first few posts.

If you notice you latest post (your 5th) it's already changed to 'Junior Builder'.

The people above you in this thread who've posted more have 'Senior Builder'.

I've got 'Soft-Southern Jessie' for Chris'sake!!!

If you want it personalised like mine and a few others mail ChrisW (webmaster) and he'll change it.

Or, post on here loads till we know you a little better and he'll come up with something appropriate like Steve Gusterson's!

Lighten up me ole china!

Cheers,

James


stephen_gusterson - 16/5/03 at 03:31 PM

I chose 'mines bigger'

It could mean

my car

my erm, ya know

my gob

I meant it to be the car, you may think otherwise......at least Kylie does

atb

steve


James - 16/5/03 at 03:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
I chose 'mines bigger'

It could mean

my car

my erm, ya know

my gob

I meant it to be the car, you may think otherwise......at least Kylie does

atb

steve


Well, if she's met you she knows it's yer gob!!!


bob - 16/5/03 at 06:54 PM

or ya car


stephen_gusterson - 16/5/03 at 06:59 PM

its all of em!!!

my car is certainly gonna tower over all the rest when it hopefully makes it debut next year.

bigfoot lives


stephen_gusterson - 16/5/03 at 07:29 PM

Actually, I have been giving SteveO's comments a bit more thought and I think there might be something in this webmaster criticism thingy.

There is no health and safety policy on this site. Any of us could get sore fingers or other truamatic computer injury.

Victimisation - my 1600+ posts get me no more stars than a lesser being like hippy. This is a flagrant peice of favouritism to long haired semi northerners.

There is no equal opportunity policy.

The minimumwage isnt implemented - I have spent hours on here, and what do I get paid....nothing.

Its all about cars! cant you guys talk about anything else! Like, there is more to life than cars.....erm....Ill get back on that one.

Sexism. The site is rife with it. There was recently some really nasty stuff said about the gorgeous talented tracy emin - I hold no truck with this kind of behaviour.

There are no women AT ALL on this site. Is this some kinda gay hangout?


I trust these situations will not persit and be remedied forthwith!

PS

Where ar ethe pictures of the ladies with big titties


timf - 16/5/03 at 07:39 PM

if he's still about he would have a field day
with this one ??


timf - 16/5/03 at 07:46 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson



PS

Where ar ethe pictures of the ladies with big titties


steve try http://titscan.com


jollygreengiant - 16/5/03 at 09:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
its all of em!!!

my car is certainly gonna tower over all the rest when it hopefully makes it debut next year.

bigfoot lives


No steve it's your tow rope.



Enjoy.


SteveO - 21/5/03 at 04:23 PM

Hi all,

Thanx for your comments and i may have been a bit o.t.t
But steve_g is certainly worthy of his 5 stars for his sense of humour.
Cheers guys


stephen_gusterson - 21/5/03 at 09:48 PM

glad you are cool now.

for a real nutter with a sense of humour, try my mentor, chrisG

atb

steve