What specific clay to get to check PTVC?
08-10-2008, 12:09 PM
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What specific clay to get to check PTVC? Searched but cant find it, I remember to get a certain kind of clay but cannot remember what kind, does anyone know?
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Don't use playdoh - it is reslient and will not hold the compressed shape and will not show the actual PTV.
Also, I recommend the dial indicator method. It is much more accurate. I had a very hard time getting any type of precise measure using the clay method. I tried using different measuring instruments (micrometer and caliper) and could never get the type of precision that I was looking for. Just me $0.02.
Good luck.
Also, I recommend the dial indicator method. It is much more accurate. I had a very hard time getting any type of precise measure using the clay method. I tried using different measuring instruments (micrometer and caliper) and could never get the type of precision that I was looking for. Just me $0.02.
Good luck.
08-10-2008, 04:48 PM
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I was going to use the sping method as shown in this write up
http://www.fordmuscle.com/fundamenta...ve/index.shtml
http://www.fordmuscle.com/fundamenta...ve/index.shtml
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Oh you know what I completly forgot about that, I have had way too much crap to read today, I will check my email again. 
Edit, checked it and all I got was how to rig up the lifters and trays, I sent you a email...
Also is this the type of clay I could use? I want to check the ptv as many ways that I can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CRAYOLA-MODELING...QQcmdZViewItem
Edit, checked it and all I got was how to rig up the lifters and trays, I sent you a email...
Also is this the type of clay I could use? I want to check the ptv as many ways that I can.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CRAYOLA-MODELING...QQcmdZViewItem
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08-10-2008, 06:38 PM
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There are 4 Hobby Lobby stores in OK City. Just pick the one that's close to you. They keep it and it's cheaper than ebay.
http://www.hobbylobby.com/site3/stor...cfm?hlstate=OK
http://www.hobbylobby.com/site3/stor...cfm?hlstate=OK
08-10-2008, 08:30 PM
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I checked PTVC in my engine by installing the heads w/o head gaskets and rolling the motor... It's not the science lab way to do it, but if it clears w/o gaskets, it should be good to go with a gasket.