tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post1925215696777219922..comments2023-07-22T10:27:12.952-04:00Comments on 1963 Corvette Sting Ray - Split Window Coupe - Restoration: 327 - The Oil Leak, Up close and PersonalJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-32756830425454408522010-10-02T21:41:13.352-04:002010-10-02T21:41:13.352-04:00Hmm
I wont be much help we can still get 98 Octan...Hmm <br />I wont be much help we can still get 98 Octane here, the motor coming my way has flat tops and has been detuned to 9:1 to run on 85 RON pump gas, Octane booster I guess for you but that will keep you busy, we carnt run Av gas here now to Exy and not legal the smell kind of gives it away !!!<br />cheers Ausy PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-69904856618036507102010-10-02T21:10:20.668-04:002010-10-02T21:10:20.668-04:00Highest octane I can find Pete. Maybe aviation fu...Highest octane I can find Pete. Maybe aviation fuel. Racing fuel? Octane booster? Don't know Hadn't thought about it. Recommendations?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-17119567124584796482010-10-02T17:37:27.753-04:002010-10-02T17:37:27.753-04:00John
looking at those pistons, what Octane do you...John <br />looking at those pistons, what Octane do you intend to run, compression should be 11:1 <br />cheers Ausy PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-54754115861293434902010-10-01T08:49:37.974-04:002010-10-01T08:49:37.974-04:00Excellent!Excellent!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-9186883302884431452010-10-01T05:43:48.915-04:002010-10-01T05:43:48.915-04:00Ok John
got my ol girl was a lot of fun driving ...Ok John<br /> got my ol girl was a lot of fun driving home on 7 cylinders!! looks like I have a trip to eagle Autos in the morning for some parts. Esme gave me some nice knucle burns to get acquaitned.<br />But man is it loud, she is running a rather warm 350 at the moment<br />cheers Ausy PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-51658734589087894002010-09-30T21:42:36.591-04:002010-09-30T21:42:36.591-04:00Pete,
Threads are perfect all the way down to the...Pete,<br /><br />Threads are perfect all the way down to the seat. I am positive the leak was due to no torque. Ovality isn't an issue, what you see is a little burr grinding I did to improve access with the allen wrench when the head was still on. I'll look into the Stag joint compound. Thanks. Let us know how it goes with your Corvette tomorrow.<br /><br />JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684954968048538486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913488931787572506.post-56718895818505260582010-09-30T03:59:47.390-04:002010-09-30T03:59:47.390-04:00John
I noticed what seems to be some centre punc...John<br /> I noticed what seems to be some centre punches around the plug and a bit of ovality to the right, make sure you check if the thread is not damaged , it may pay to tap it a couple on turns deeper if it looks sus, Its NPT, we have BSP NPT and a few Japanese standard over here!!I hope it hasnt been stripped if so just go deeper. We use Stag jointing compound on our dry seals when they leak, it can be thined with Metho great for steam ,water, oil<br />I sure do like those pistons though!! I have to change mine as it was rebuilt for 9:1 :( <br />I pick up my old Girl tomorrow :)<br />cheers Ausy PeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com