Don, that New Mexico sun must be hard on the paint. Are you going to repaint the flames? They were shiny back in 2006 or whenever it was that you took this photo.
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Kraig,
That is one of our favorite photos! The sun here is very abusive. I've been holding off on repainting the hood because it is pretty beat up.
That said, I did order a new hood from Xtreme Motorworks as well as a decal kit from CC Specialties. I'm just waiting patiently now while contemplating decals and flames together and how to make it look good.
BTW, I still love my cub cadet mug. You are the best for finding that for me.
That is one of our favorite photos! The sun here is very abusive. I've been holding off on repainting the hood because it is pretty beat up.
That said, I did order a new hood from Xtreme Motorworks as well as a decal kit from CC Specialties. I'm just waiting patiently now while contemplating decals and flames together and how to make it look good.
BTW, I still love my cub cadet mug. You are the best for finding that for me.
Don, I forgot about that mug..., I still have one stashed away for safe keeping.
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Hi David,
The piston is necessary due to the machining tolerances involved in manufacturing the piston. Depending on the style of piston; the skirt is measured in the location stated in the manual. Once that measurement is known; the block is machined and honed to a specific tolerance based off the piston measurement.
I'm definitely not an engine guy, but I'm sure some of these tolerances may change depending if you are using your engine in a pulling application, using alcohol, or other type of fuels with super chargers and turbo chargers. That type of stuff puts a lot more strain and stress on components that need more room to move around due to deflection. I can see where it can be done without the piston but you might end up in a situation where the piston might be on the small side and there will be more slop between the piston and cylinder wall. That might not end well.
The piston is necessary due to the machining tolerances involved in manufacturing the piston. Depending on the style of piston; the skirt is measured in the location stated in the manual. Once that measurement is known; the block is machined and honed to a specific tolerance based off the piston measurement.
I'm definitely not an engine guy, but I'm sure some of these tolerances may change depending if you are using your engine in a pulling application, using alcohol, or other type of fuels with super chargers and turbo chargers. That type of stuff puts a lot more strain and stress on components that need more room to move around due to deflection. I can see where it can be done without the piston but you might end up in a situation where the piston might be on the small side and there will be more slop between the piston and cylinder wall. That might not end well.
Jim, I should be safe.
None of that other nonsense for me.
My pockets are not that deep and besides, last time I checked, IH was not building any more GT's
None of that other nonsense for me.
My pockets are not that deep and besides, last time I checked, IH was not building any more GT's
Guess there wasn't much point in shutting down the posting option this morning was it!
