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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 10:49 AM
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Got the FM 124 fired up! I used the S&S break in procedure, ran it about 1-2 minutes and let it cool off over night. Fired it up today and ran it about 4-5 minutes. The WM8-22XD cam sounds good! I dont have the inserts in the mufflers yet.
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 01:42 PM
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Wow, you got the machining done fast.
From your other 124 post:
"I still plan to send the cylinders in and get them machined to 0 deck."
 
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 02:00 PM
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That's got a nice cadence to it, for sure.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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Wow, you got the machining done fast.
From your other 124 post:
"I still plan to send the cylinders in and get them machined to 0 deck."
I went with a thinner base gasket on the rear. Not a perfect solution but after considering my options, i felt it best to leave the cylinders alone. It seems like every time I try to make something better it backfires on me... I figured my luck one of the cylinders would get gouged up or something....
 
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Sounds good, what is the idle set at?
 
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Sounds good, what is the idle set at?
I still had it up on the lift so it was a bit hard to see but looks like around 1100
 
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Good sounding and solid combo right there, you'll be happy !!
 
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