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So here is an update on my engine rebuild. Just to refresh people on the parts I used.
I used the latest LDS piston sleeve kit, with rings and double piston oilers. Also used a rebuilt LDS injector pump, LDS single hole injectors and LDS intake rockers. The pistons are 20:1 compression.
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So far, I'm pleased with the results. I drove it from south Carolina to north Carolina, pulled some steep grades on the way up. I never sifted out of 5th, ran 15 psi boost for several minutes non stop and the EGT never got over 1150. I do have some methanol mixed with the water, about 1.5%...
I finished the water/methanol injection system. It works great, I was able to run over 20 psi boost and keep the EGT at 1200.
This wasn't an optimal setting. I had the injection u it maxed out and obviously had the fuel turned up alot. I ended up going with 15 psi boost and about 50% of the...
Water injection is a great way to clean carbon off pistons, valves and rings. I have the 20:1 LDS pistons in my engine, I'm going to experiment with methanol mixed with the water. I know for fact that alcohol mixed with water will not work on the 22:1 compression engines, it pre ignites.
Well I finally pulled my Alky Control, water injection unit off the shelf, I also just received a heavy duty waterproof 24-12 volt DC converter, it's 15 amp continues duty. So hopefully I will get everything hooked up in the next few days. When I do, I'll let you all know how well it works.
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I retorqued my heads today, I was surprised at how much they took. I'm guessing I gained a 1/4 turn. The offset wrench I used for the nuts next to the injectors, required me to remove the injectors. I discovered that the 5 one hole LDS injectors looked good, the new 2 hole LDT injector was wet...
The engine starts almost instantly when cold. Before I turned the fuel up, the EGT would max at about 950-1000, max boost was about 8 psi. Any boost above 8 psi, and the EGT will climb up past 1100.
I emailed Hercules engines, looking for specs on the cam. I want to check the cam for wear.