Re: [DML] Re: DCS 2006 Engine rebuild contest

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

I say have a tech session on how to remove exhaust manifold studs out 
of a head. If this is true about Houston not wanting cores back there 
should be lots of heads laying around too.

Mark V


On Jan 17, 2005, at 12:34 PM, cruznmd wrote:

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> Ken,
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> I think that an engine building contest would be awesome! I do think
> that proof-of-skill should be part of the contest by running the
> engines though. They make engine test stands. Couldn't we build them
> and run them on the stands?
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> No offense to Dave and Bob as I highly value their expertise but
> once again, this is how all the "religion" gets woven into our cars.
> I get tired of hearing how such-and-such a repair should only be
> undertaken by a DMC or ASE ordained high-priest (or priestess).
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> Blue-printing? Balancing? Porting and polishing? Those are excellent
> things to do but who says we have to do them just for this contest?
> These engines are laying all over the place in various conditions.
> Houston doesn't even want cores! We could take a couple of semi-
> functional junkers with blown headgaskets, tear them down and
> provide rebuild kits for each. Rings, bearings, timing chains,
> gaskets etc.
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> Not to mention that this could easily double as a tech forum. A
> narrator could explain to interested observers what's going on as a
> team progresses and answer questions. A written spec sheet and list
> of events could be provided.
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> I'm not downplaying the value of doing things right. I'm just saying
> that these engines don't have to be concours-perfect. In fact, they
> could be recycled for this event exclusively. For the record, my
> engine had blown headgaskets, and a million other things wrong. I
> tore it down and reconditioned it alone (with advice from the DML),
> down in my basement. I didn't blue print and balance but I drive it
> every day. It starts and drives as reliably as my PT Cruiser, gets
> 25-27 mpg and has 25,000 miles on it since I put it back together.
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> I say it's a neat idea.
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> Rich A.
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> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, kKoncelik@xxxx wrote:
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>> One good thing that came out of todays discussion was what could
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>> improve the show technically.
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>> I am looking for two teams interested on probably Saturday Morning
> say 8 am
>> start time to take an engine that is totally torn down and rebuild
> it.
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>> The fastest team is the winner
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>> We will figure out a prize
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>> I am sure we can find two engines (I have one already)
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>> Parts would be cleaned and ready to go all it needs is a rebuild.
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>> Is there anyone interested
>> I would think two teams of 8 and I am hoping it can go together in
> about 3
>> hours
>> What do you think
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>> Ken
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