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Gary Lewis

Re: 460 mild performance build

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I agree on the propane. Been there, done that, and won’t again. EVERYTHING rusted. 🙈

On the die grinder, see if they’ll swap. If so, there’s your answer. If not then it is a tough choice. Not sure which one you have, but they have a long-necked one that might be handy to reach in deep with.

On the repair, can you feel it?

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

ArdWrknTrk

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A valve head must have come off because a chunk of aluminum piston wouldn't have done that to an iron head.
Obviously it was milled flat when the head was resurfaced.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Yes, that was my assumption. And I’m sure the piston looked perfect. 🙈

Was just wondering how flat it is. Looks can be deceiving, but it looks like there’s a slight bump. Apparently not.

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ArdWrknTrk

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Well, nfg on the die grinder because I don't have my paper receipt with me.
I'll buy better quality and replace the bearing in this one.

Less than an hour on it and it already stb.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

ArdWrknTrk

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Oops!
No snap ring.
Idiots.

Some bearing retainer should hold until I can get the right size.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

85lebaront2

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Damn, what did you expect from HF, as I told a good friend, HF and Northern Tool both sell Chinese crap, Northern's seems to be a little higher quality.

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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

ArdWrknTrk

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I expected it would last more than an hour.....

It ok
I've got a metric snap ring now

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

ArdWrknTrk

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Just getting done with today's running around.

I'm going to put the Chineseium die grinder back together and I'll be porting in the morning, before work.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Looks like you already have the long-necked die grinder from Harbor Freight. Hope you have it fixed.

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ArdWrknTrk

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It's working now.

I want to print some of Scott's pictures from his website so I don't have to expose my tablet to all the iron filings

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Good plan, Stan! I killed the speaker on 3 iPhones with metal filings. That was before I realized that it was the filings that were doing it. Now I have a Lifeproof case, which works to stop the filings, but also stops the sound going in.

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ArdWrknTrk

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Just get a pair of earbuds.
It's not like you have any fidelity from the phone over the grinder noise anyhow.

One nice thing about an electric grinder, they don't get freezing cold in your hand.
The weight is a little too much but I don't imagine a suspension system would offer enough flexibility.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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I wasn't using the phone during grinding. In fact, it was in my pocket. But the filings got through nonetheless.

Yes, electric doesn't get cold like air tools do. Good luck in the morn.

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85lebaront2

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Gee, I don't have a problem with my lifeproof case.

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Gary Lewis

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I didn't with my first one. But it wore out so they sent me a new one, and EVERYBODY complains about not being able to hear me after I installed it.

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ArdWrknTrk

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I don't understand the point of these armored cases anymore.
I had a Otterbox back when the only smart phone available was from that fruity company that puts form before function.

There are phones on the market that are IP67, there are phones with shatterPROOF screens, there are phones that have expandable memory, or allow you root access.

Mine is machined from aluminum bullet, and hard anodized.
The only reason I have a polycarbonate bumper sleeve on it is because Qi won't pass through metal,
And I need something to keep the wireless charging sticker from snagging on my pocket.
So i customize it by cutting a picture postcard (remember those?) and slipping it in the back.

If you're going to make a fashion statement do it in style.

Glass may be radio transparent and resistant to most liquids but -to me- it doesn't make a wise choice for something that rides in my pocket 18/24.

I need to not lose my grip when wet.
I put it down on concrete and stone.
I'm a dirty individual that some times gets sand or grinding grit in my clothing.
I knock it off the nightstand on occasion.
I don't need to pay more than my annual car insurance for a frail tracking beacon.

/rant off/ I guess....

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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After having killed three phones I came to the conclusion that protection from metal dust was essential. The Lifeproof case provides that because it is sealed in order to be waterproof. Plus, it has the necessary cushioning to protect the phone when I drop it. And, you can put a screen saver on before placing it in the case in order to protect the screen itself.

But, as said, it also impedes the sound to the mike. And it adds considerable bulk. So I think I’ll buy an Otterbox the next round.

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ArdWrknTrk

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I'm really happy with just my Ringke fusion case and a screen protector.

As for what I did today (so far)
I spent some time roughing out the ports in one of my heads.

I also bent a burr and nicked an intake seat when the cord caught on the other end of the head.

Hard to get good pics when working in a shipping container.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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I liked the original post: “sent a burrito”. 😎

I think I see the nick. Will it lap out? I did that on the Windsor heads I ported and it did lap out, but took some work.

Anyway, I’m impressed by how clean you are keeping it since I know there has to be lots of metal dust flying around. Is the vacuum to the combustion chamber idea working?

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ArdWrknTrk

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I haven't gotten to making it yet.

My tiny generator has a hard time running anything more than the lights and grinder *or* vacuum.

I did get an inverter at Harbor Freight yesterday.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

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