peter mc Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Here are some pics of a head I'm repairing for Gordon ('GL240GTR' on here). Basicly the only things that were kept was the head casting itself . New parts include: Reground cam, Valves, Valve guides, Springs, Lash Pads & Retainers, plus a little more porting work to the inlet and exhaust on the short turn, and cam towers , More pics later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Looking good Pete - better than when I last saw it! I would have thought you'd machine a little less seat on the valve though? Looks fairly wide from the photo...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 i think the pics not very good there is 3 angles on the valve the seat 45 angle is 1mm all my heads will be done by hsd from now on there work is top shelf i don't think i have seen work like it for a long time all seats are exact i could not folt any thing they did . head stud dev in Melbourne if you wont good seat work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Looks good Pete. I can't believe I've been running around with that crap head for the last few years. Didant think it was that bad, I guess you never know till an expert looks at it. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Can't wait to see your new head Gordo. God knows, the last one looked like a bucket of smashed crabs Sorry mate, had to be said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted March 27, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 27, 2012 So what was wrong with Gordo's head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 you guys pore Gordo, he can not help it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 So what was wrong with Gordo's head? Looks too similar to Craig's Bah ha ha ha haaarrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 You'll keep Simon. About time you got some good quality machine work done Gordo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 So what was wrong with Gordo's head? . Hi Gav, for all the technical stuff you would have to ask Pete, but basically the set up was poorly set up, retainers wrong,valve springs wrong size, rockers wobbled around, cam towers warn, cam was set up poorly, not enough lift, valves where hitting piston reliefs, valves had been bouncing , and was running to much compression 11.5 to use 98 fuel. So the last few years I've been trying to tune this thing, unbeknown to me I had bent valves, and was valve bouncing and the fuel was not up for it, and so. Holly shiver is that all. No that's not all, I'm a bit depressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Pete stopped in tonight on his way home - I believe you're going to get one awesome motor once it's finished Gordon . Hi Gav, for all the technical stuff you would have to ask Pete, but basically the set up was poorly set up, retainers wrong,valve springs wrong size, rockers wobbled around, cam towers warn, cam was set up poorly, not enough lift, valves where hitting piston reliefs, valves had been bouncing , and was running to much compression 11.5 to use 98 fuel. So the last few years I've been trying to tune this thing, unbeknown to me I had bent valves, and was valve bouncing and the fuel was not up for it, and so. Holly shiver is that all. No that's not all, I'm a bit depressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 If you see me on the news tomorrow night it will be because my wife will kill me when see finds out. Or I have just robbed the local store to fund the rebuild . Not sure which way it will pan out yet, I better get to the shops early.LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 That would explain the difficulties you've had getting it to run right. Bad news for everyone else though if it means you're going to be even faster :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 heheh not wrong simon , Gordo can drive to lol i wont to see gordo go 40s at pi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Wow, look out when you get a PMC special! Is it just headwork or whole motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I believe it's now turned into a whole motor build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 MMM its a hole motor now ....pore Gordo ,he has no luck, he wonted to get me to fit the head , but when i had a look at his motor i was shocked at the condition off the bore ,,, so its a bit more than he was thinking .Les and i striped it today and worked out how to fix it .... and i worked out the oil leak from the rear cap lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Where is a good moderator when you need one, could be time to lock this thread. All Im getting is bad news on this thred, must be something else we can talk about, how was your day at work today? Are you going away for Easter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 dont fear Gordo its not all bad , i will give you a call tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Gordo How is work ? Where are going for easter ? How the new engine build going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hey Bruce . Work Is going ok, but need to work Sat and Sunday now. And will get away for a few days at Easter. And the engine has gone to the bottom of the sea floor as boat anchor . But never fear, I will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZG302 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I could mention I have a couple of L28's for sale up here in Brizvegas, but that would be cruel...... Enjoy your Easter break knowing Pete will sort out your motor for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GV260 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Ahhh Gordo good to see our little pet talk at the Island has brought you around. See, its only money and what she don't know, well she doesn't know....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Some pics for gordo , its all go now new forged pistons 89mm new rods H beem 140mm new block and regrind on the crank arp studs head and mains and sump from arizona more pics tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Oh dear. Gordo's buying go faster parts We should all give up now....... We'll never beat him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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