Compression Releases
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RE: Compression Releases
ORIGINAL: Biggzed
Finally the real Steve comes out. I've enjoyed reading your past build project updates. I can't wait this one to start. Do I hear 115/115?
Finally the real Steve comes out. I've enjoyed reading your past build project updates. I can't wait this one to start. Do I hear 115/115?
Steve
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RE: Compression Releases
I wonder if replacing the stock battery cables would help at all?
I can get the "yooper" cables for $39 for the set, supposed to make a big difference in the current flow to the starter.
Steve
I can get the "yooper" cables for $39 for the set, supposed to make a big difference in the current flow to the starter.
Steve
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RE: Compression Releases
I was looking at the Spyke bolt-on compression releases, but it doesn't look like they are made for the Twin Cam heads. Does anyone know if they will work with the Twin Cam heads, or are they only for Evo & Shovel heads?
I recently measured my CCP, and it came in at 190 f/r on a luke warm engine.
I'm happy with my build, but the hard hot-restarts are driving me nuts.
Steve
I recently measured my CCP, and it came in at 190 f/r on a luke warm engine.
I'm happy with my build, but the hard hot-restarts are driving me nuts.
Steve
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RE: Compression Releases
Battery is fine.............and all cables are tight.
It's hot restarts.................heat soaking. I need to release the compression on the restarts........that's why I'm looking for compression releases.
Steve
It's hot restarts.................heat soaking. I need to release the compression on the restarts........that's why I'm looking for compression releases.
Steve
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Shoulda told me, I woulda taken out my yooper cables on the old scoot before I traded it in
Do I see a Northeast build party in the works?
I'm in the works of putting together my list of toys for my build! The list is easy, the money is the hard part[
]So far I'm at HQ575's and JE forged pistons that I want to go with[&:].
Do I see a Northeast build party in the works? I'm in the works of putting together my list of toys for my build! The list is easy, the money is the hard part[]So far I'm at HQ575's and JE forged pistons that I want to go with[&:].
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RE: Compression Releases
Double up the earth - battery cable and a thickerpositive + this will give the starter more life
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RE: Compression Releases
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Shoulda told me, I woulda taken out my yooper cables on the old scoot before I traded it in
Shoulda told me, I woulda taken out my yooper cables on the old scoot before I traded it in
I'll figure something out this winter, bigger battery, new cables, compression releases.................who knows.
Steve
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RE: Compression Releases
I had Compression releases installed at build. Even with this, went through a HD 1.4kW starter.
I think some of the problem was timing as well. Used HD race tuner (carb) & a 1.7kW starter.
No problem since. Starts every time without hestiation. been 2 years.
For what its worth.
103
PS although I have a 103, my comp is 9.7:1, I believe.
I think some of the problem was timing as well. Used HD race tuner (carb) & a 1.7kW starter.
No problem since. Starts every time without hestiation. been 2 years.
For what its worth.
103
PS although I have a 103, my comp is 9.7:1, I believe.