Hi all, As a learning experience, I'd like to make & install some valve seats for a Jap 4 cyl head (GPZ750, 2 valve). The head doesn't have removable inserts...
... I don't know of a GPZ head that isn't made out of cast aluminum. I'm almost positive that it has got steel valve seats. Test with a magnet. The easy part...
Its do-able, but unless your going to much bigger valves its an awful lot of work to remain stock.you sure it doesnt have seat inserts? (is it cast in 'cap'?)...
I will be out of the office starting 04/04/2003 and will not return until 09/16/2003. Because of the down turn of work in the Vancouver office at the present ...
Anybody seen anything about the 3 billion US congress is spending to fund viable hydrogen powered ground vehicle to compete with gas powered auto's over next...
In a message dated 4/10/03 2:51:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... It is more like 1.2 billion USD. Not nearly enough in my opinion. And where do we get all this...
... No, but it's probably just more good-buddy back scratching. The energy density of hydrogen is very low. You'd need to pull a tank on a trailer to get...
... You'd need to pull a tank on a trailer to get normal automobile range. ... I don't think so - the fuel cells started solving those problems years ago. The...
dont know if you've heard of this group, http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/HyOx They are interested in running hydrogen/oxygen in closed loop systems, IC...
It is more like 1.2 billion USD. Not nearly enough in my opinion. And where do we get all this hydrogen from, anyways? (sarcastic answer-----oil! ) Oh well,...
In a message dated 4/12/03 4:52:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Are you saying that fusion is the future? I guess I am confused. As much as I and anyone else...
... Well, *I* am an American, anyway. We have more uranium sitting around than we know what to do with, and the supertankers slide up to their pumping...
Hydrogen cars haven't exactly changed the world, now have they? I can't quite seem to remember ever having seen one, or even mention of one, from the 1960s....
RohanB
rohan333@...
Apr 12, 2003 9:21 pm
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I take it back, it says BMW uses liquid hydrogen http://www.bmwworld.com/models/750hl.htm http://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19990317/news020599.html?TACH...
Isn't the factor that hydrogen needs to be stored under pressure in a large and heavy weight vessel/tank a major reason it's impractical (now) to be used in a...
David Kath
BSAGS@...
Apr 12, 2003 10:30 pm
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... seen one, or even mention of one, from the 1960s. What company sold it? Or was this another one of those wonder projects that never made it out of some...
... Hey Josh, carbs/carbies = carburettor In Australia they just capped ethanol blends at 10% because manufacturers are invalidating warranties on vehicles...
... Ethanol is water absorbing and is very corrosive to many ... Yeah, just a shame the quality of manufacture has dropped... On that note, I'm rebuilding a...
Dont Triumph use plated alloy wet liners in their 600? could you do some sort of modification like that? I think hydrogen burns a bit faster/hotter than...
Yuppers ... anyone who has ever put a alcohol burning engine "away for the day", knows the drill about the problem worrying about corrosion. A great fuel with...
David Kath
BSAGS@...
Apr 13, 2003 5:27 am
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... Heya PJ; we thought of that early, but because it is so thin between the cylinders and because you have to take a bit of the material out for wet liners...
I have to say I don't really get this Hydrogen thing. If you've got a good supply of energy and a source of basic hydrocarbons, then you can synthesize any...
... The plugs fire at the given intervals each time, but the cyls always fire at 315/405. Regards, Hoyt McKagen Anti-virus request: Please do not add this...
Hoyt McKagen
bjammin@...
Apr 13, 2003 1:14 pm
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... Do you specifically want chrome - or do you mean a low friction coating similar to original ? There is a place in Greensbrough in Melbourne who is doing...
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