Need to replace front cover gasket; do timing and kdp at same time?
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Need to replace front cover gasket; do timing and kdp at same time?
Well my front cover leaks, so I was wondering if I should do the timing and kdp at the same time?
What exactly is involved with advanced the timing? I figure about 15-15.5* should be good? Future plans are fuel plate, star wheel, intake, exhaust, and hopefully injectors and call it a day
Also, where can I buy a kdp kit at?
Matt
What exactly is involved with advanced the timing? I figure about 15-15.5* should be good? Future plans are fuel plate, star wheel, intake, exhaust, and hopefully injectors and call it a day
Also, where can I buy a kdp kit at?
Matt
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IMO
make your own tab for the KDP.. then the money you save yourself from not buying the "kit"..and spend it on other mods.
Timing is kinda a confusing thing to do. you will have to get a timimg kit or find a shop that does it.. best bet is to find a guy who does it alot and have him do it while you watch and take notes.. after that invest in a timing kit so when you advance your mods you can tweak your timing. Just be carefull with it. 16* should be pretty good with a stock HG and stock Head bolts. any more it might give you fits.
make your own tab for the KDP.. then the money you save yourself from not buying the "kit"..and spend it on other mods.
Timing is kinda a confusing thing to do. you will have to get a timimg kit or find a shop that does it.. best bet is to find a guy who does it alot and have him do it while you watch and take notes.. after that invest in a timing kit so when you advance your mods you can tweak your timing. Just be carefull with it. 16* should be pretty good with a stock HG and stock Head bolts. any more it might give you fits.
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well i just dug in on mine.
. its an easy job just time consuming. get a new gasket and make sure you replace your front seal. make sure you check the crank surface and see if you will need a speedy sleeve with the new seal. Where you located? Make a " Tear drop " shaped tap out of some thin metal. drill a hole in it and take the bolt out right beside it and put it on there. i used Blue Loctite on the bolt thread. depending on how thick your tab is you might have to get a longer bolt.
. its an easy job just time consuming. get a new gasket and make sure you replace your front seal. make sure you check the crank surface and see if you will need a speedy sleeve with the new seal. Where you located? Make a " Tear drop " shaped tap out of some thin metal. drill a hole in it and take the bolt out right beside it and put it on there. i used Blue Loctite on the bolt thread. depending on how thick your tab is you might have to get a longer bolt.
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If it's anything like twinstackpete described, the HELL with that
If it's anything like twinstackpete described, the HELL with that
well i just dug in on mine.. its an easy job just time consuming. get a new gasket and make sure you replace your front seal. make sure you check the crank surface and see if you will need a speedy sleeve with the new seal. Where you located? Make a " Tear drop " shaped tap out of some thin metal. drill a hole in it and take the bolt out right beside it and put it on there. i used Blue Loctite on the bolt thread. depending on how thick your tab is you might have to get a longer bolt.
. its an easy job just time consuming. get a new gasket and make sure you replace your front seal. make sure you check the crank surface and see if you will need a speedy sleeve with the new seal. Where you located? Make a " Tear drop " shaped tap out of some thin metal. drill a hole in it and take the bolt out right beside it and put it on there. i used Blue Loctite on the bolt thread. depending on how thick your tab is you might have to get a longer bolt.
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