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Re: Super duper MPG 318 (part 2) [Re: poorboy] #3159709
07/15/23 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by poorboy
My opening point was, many new to the automotive world, or those that have not been taught better, believe that a rear end gear in the 4:00 something (4:10, 4:88) is a high rear end gear (big numbers) and that a rear end gear in the 2:00 something (2:45 or 2:76) is a low rear end gear (low numbers) when in fact both of these statements are incorrect. A 4:00 something rear end gear is considered a low gear ratio and a 2:00 something rear end gear is considered a high rear end gear. We need to be sure people learn these things correctly, and if they don't hear it from us, who would they hear it from?


Indeed a 4:10 is a high numeric ratio while also being a low gear in application and 2:76 is a low numeric ratio while also being a high gear in application.

Re: Super duper MPG 318 (part 2) [Re: cudaman1969] #3160328
07/17/23 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by cudaman1969
Originally Posted by Sniper
It's getting to the point where it's cheaper, for my 230 flathead anyway, to just buy the tools and do a three angle VJ myself.

Correct, I bought a Quic Way valve grinder and Van Norman seat machine 3 years ago for $1100



I been thinking about buying a valve grinder off craigslist for around $500, I keep seeing them pop up on there. As for the seats I keep watching videos of these type things...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F03KOZYDIc8

I am just concerned with how do I control depth and valve seat diameters and such? Seems he is just guessing that it is close...


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Re: Super duper MPG 318 (part 2) [Re: HotRodDave] #3160371
07/17/23 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HotRodDave
Originally Posted by cudaman1969
Originally Posted by Sniper
It's getting to the point where it's cheaper, for my 230 flathead anyway, to just buy the tools and do a three angle VJ myself.

Correct, I bought a Quic Way valve grinder and Van Norman seat machine 3 years ago for $1100



I been thinking about buying a valve grinder off craigslist for around $500, I keep seeing them pop up on there. As for the seats I keep watching videos of these type things...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F03KOZYDIc8

I am just concerned with how do I control depth and valve seat diameters and such? Seems he is just guessing that it is close...

The Van Norman has precise cut measurements, not a guess.

Re: Super duper MPG 318 (part 2) [Re: cudaman1969] #3160582
07/18/23 01:57 PM
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some of the very old machines had an adjustable collar type stop that had a tendency to slip, but the van norman machines have a positive stop that is very accurate, as it doesn't slip after setting.
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