Re: type3-d Digest V2004 #784

["David V.N." <rmcevoy1@twcny.rr.com>]

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From: "Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>


> I was unaware that the ID on heater boxes was different over the years...
> anyone shed some light on this??

These were new HE's with TWO different fin arrangements.One was a spiral 
design.
The other was cast, I think.The cast one was much smaller than 
stock.Something
to do with the process caused the dimunition in i.d.

> Is this true of the entire tube?  I know
> that some of the outlet replacements will neck them down.  For a 2110 Id
> imagine any of the stock heater boxes are rather restrictive.

With original HE's,I've noticed no increase in temp.

> 60Psi at speed with 10 w40 is good alright, But Id love to know what 
> exaust
> valve was in those heads.

35.5 was the advertised size.(042 heads)

> .. there are ALOT of cheap ones out there, and Ive
> never heard of a VW exaust valve breaking with a new guide.  2110 would 
> have
> larger valves so they wouldnt be VW right?

The replacements for the first are CB 044's Specials

> Id look at valve quality but I
> imagine there a whole slew of things that you would need to be careful of 
> at
> that engine size with heat as you have mentioned.  Heat is our enemy.

Ain't that the truth!

David V.Nelson

"My God,Jim. I believe I can cure a rainy day."

rmcevoy1@NOSPAMtwcny.rr.com
davidvnelson@hotmail.com

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