Building a Hemi....for Dummies
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Hell I was thinking of putting a valve stem in the low oil hole..optional venting..
But seriously is there any use or need for crankcase venting with any of the holes we are closing? Remember these are just opinions that we will quickly discuss and majority rules. Then we can put it all in bullet points with links to the parts at the end of each step of the build.
But seriously is there any use or need for crankcase venting with any of the holes we are closing? Remember these are just opinions that we will quickly discuss and majority rules. Then we can put it all in bullet points with links to the parts at the end of each step of the build.
You can use the oil sensor hole as a vent .. Put a 90° fitting in it and run a line to the valve cover .. Or you can drill and tap a hole on the top flat where the gx200 is labeled on a Honda . a crank case vent is a good idea on more extreme builds but not necessary for what most people are doing
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Something like this? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131856738636
Under the subject of Tapping threads:
One "tool" I might suggest is a Tap/Drill size chart for easy reference.
It might look confusing for a beginner but, once you know how to use it you'll find it indispensable.
For example: If you want to tap a 1/4 - 20 thread.
Look on the chart under "Tap Size" and find 1/4 - 20.
Then, look in the corresponding column under "Drill Size" for the correct size drill bit required.
In this instance it would be a Number 7 drill bit.
Now, you know which drill and tap to write down on your shopping list.
One 1/4 - 20 tap and one Number 7 Drill Bit.
Some tool stores will have individual tap & drill sets pre-packaged (with the correct drill bit and tap) rather than having to buy a complete Tap and Die set.
I always buy them individually...but, that's just me.
And, yes...whether tapping or drilling using some kind of lubricant is a must. Yeah, it can be done without and, you can be purchasing a lot of replacement bits, etc. too. So, get an oil can, wd40...anything is better than nothing.
One "tool" I might suggest is a Tap/Drill size chart for easy reference.
It might look confusing for a beginner but, once you know how to use it you'll find it indispensable.
For example: If you want to tap a 1/4 - 20 thread.
Look on the chart under "Tap Size" and find 1/4 - 20.
Then, look in the corresponding column under "Drill Size" for the correct size drill bit required.
In this instance it would be a Number 7 drill bit.
Now, you know which drill and tap to write down on your shopping list.
One 1/4 - 20 tap and one Number 7 Drill Bit.
Some tool stores will have individual tap & drill sets pre-packaged (with the correct drill bit and tap) rather than having to buy a complete Tap and Die set.
I always buy them individually...but, that's just me.
And, yes...whether tapping or drilling using some kind of lubricant is a must. Yeah, it can be done without and, you can be purchasing a lot of replacement bits, etc. too. So, get an oil can, wd40...anything is better than nothing.
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