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by sbcharlie
Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: machining offset valve seats
Replies: 0
Views: 184

machining offset valve seats

It's crucial to address these common machining mistakes with offset valve seats, especially given the impact nonperformance.Let's break down each problem and discuss how to approach offset valve seat machining correctly:Problem 1: Using Standard Valve Job Techniques When dealing with cylinder heads ...
by sbcharlie
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Backyard Nikasil
Replies: 6
Views: 520

Re: Backyard Nikasil

good luck, where are you going to get chemicals, fixtures and diamond hone to size the bore
by sbcharlie
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: An other mad scientist
Replies: 4
Views: 739

An other mad scientist

by sbcharlie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:41 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: epoxy to repair damaged jet tower on motorcycle carbs
Replies: 6
Views: 298

Re: epoxy to repair damaged jet tower on motorcycle carbs

Why don’t you get set used carbs
by sbcharlie
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: the art of a valve job
Replies: 44
Views: 5928

Re: the art of a valve job

It’s an hour work time. And 20 minutes programming time you said heads we’re clean
by sbcharlie
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: the art of a valve job
Replies: 44
Views: 5928

Re: the art of a valve job

the cost for Subaru head $180 for the pair
by sbcharlie
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Chasing horsepower and airflow in the Philippines
Replies: 1
Views: 586

Chasing horsepower and airflow in the Philippines

I’m setting up a Newen machine in the Philippines. It’s one amazing place. The engines are scooters type. The valves are 24 mm intakes the exhaust are 22mm. Shop has over 100 employees has more equipment than most NASCAR shops. A full blow scooter goes 130 mph. These are serious race scooters. The t...
by sbcharlie
Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: the art of a valve job
Replies: 44
Views: 5928

Re: the art of a valve job

Why would you waste your time doing that. Wouldn’t you think otherwise
by sbcharlie
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:49 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Valve seat profiles
Replies: 1
Views: 614

Valve seat profiles

I’m very lucky in my job to see different head designs and how manufacturers design ways to enhance air flow. Being in the motorcycle industry I see many profile designs. Offset seats are becoming the standard. And now I’m seeing directional offset valve seats. Kawasaki is use a cloverleaf design va...
by sbcharlie
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: the art of a valve job
Replies: 44
Views: 5928

Re: the art of a valve job

I have questions for you guys can you tell me how to machine offset seats offset directional seats clover leaf valve seats. Love to hear how you would use a form tool machine to cut them get chance look at the new Lamborghini cylinder head and intake port. It’s interesting all the NASCAR and nhra an...
by sbcharlie
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: the art of a valve job
Replies: 44
Views: 5928

Re: the art of a valve job

Interesting. I guess just grind the seats in. You guys know what your doing
by sbcharlie
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:57 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: the art of a valve job
Replies: 44
Views: 5928

Re: the art of a valve job

I’m in the Philippines at moment setting up a machine for the scooter market. I was shocked how many scooters there are. Heading to Australia in February for the month.
by sbcharlie
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Radius contact valve seats
Replies: 11
Views: 47843

Re: Radius contact valve seats

You know what you guys crack me up
by sbcharlie
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Radius contact valve seats
Replies: 11
Views: 47843

Re: Radius contact valve seats

You know what you guys crack me up
by sbcharlie
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Radius contact valve seats
Replies: 11
Views: 47843

Re: Radius contact valve seats

On intake we offset seat 1mm and have 4 angle breaks on long side of seat contact is 1mm on exhaust .6mm offset with radius on long side 69 hp no valve or seat recession