Just talked to a reputable engine builder and it has pretty much been determined that my intake valves are hitting the pistons. He said there is really no way of degreeing cams in a 2v motor because everytime you go back to re check your work the numbers are always off. He just installs them straight up and notches the pistons every single time. So his best advice is to run the motor pull the heads and take a dremel and finish notching the pistons where the valves left off. Then replace the valves and drive the car around. He said that there is no way to put in a comp cam in a 2v motor without the vlaves kissing the pistons, even the 262's. This is ESPECIALLY true on the non-pi motors that have flat top pistons.
He said that there is no way to put in a comp cam in a 2v motor without the vlaves kissing the pistons, even the 262's. This is ESPECIALLY true on the non-pi motors that have flat top pistons.
He said there is really no way of degreeing cams in a 2v motor because everytime you go back to re check your work the numbers are always off. QUOTE]
That's a new one........ I don't think everything I've ever read about degreeing has been wrong.
I've got perhaps 7000KMs on my car now with 262AHs. Even though it sounds weird to me (mechanically a bit like a diesel), I would think that if PTV were the culprit, it'd be dead by now...
I don't think he has dismissed anyone as idiots. It's up to him whether he takes the advise. It reamians to be seen if thee will be issues down the road.That deiseling you hear is probably PTV contact.
BTW, the valve heads are hardened....not the valve stems. You WILL bend a valve. You will not be able to see this or bearing damage with a borescope.
Oh and FWIW, I personally installed everything on my car, and I happen to design Ford modular engines and components for a living, so you can't say I'm "checkbook racer".
If I come across as a prick, it's only because several people have offered you good advice, yet you've not only chosen not to take it, but you've dismissed them as idiots. (shakes head).
Good Luck!
It will be fine, come to find out this is a common problem with you dont retard the came timing slightly, but the contact is almost non existant. I promise to come back and post if something fails. You never know who might find this thread useful in the future. This may be a terrible idea or it may pan out just fine. I personally dont give a sh1t if the motor lets go; so for me it worksBut im very confident that it wont.
It is so far beyond stupid, it takes sunlight 6 months to get from stupid to that idea...
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