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Old 01-15-2010, 06:29 AM
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Default Air Dams ??

You probably already know this, but don't forget to put air dams on the front of cylinders #1 & #2.

Lookin' good!

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Old 01-15-2010, 08:16 AM
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This one goes infront of the #1. It is attached via number 8 screws. The pictures below show the dam not attached just on top of the screw.


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Old 01-15-2010, 09:18 AM
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Hi AX O

I presume the deflector plate is to prevent overcooling the front cylinders and to direct air to the rears?

I have not noticed this before in any of the photos of Sam James system, and as I am doing a similar arrangement on my 4 would be grateful for the advice.

BTW it makes me feel happier when I am in clouds of glass fibre dust to come and look at your photos just so I can see I am not the only one!!!!
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I presume the deflector plate is to prevent overcooling the front cylinders and to direct air to the rears?
The plates are used in order to keep the temps on all cylinders as close to each other as possible.
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Looking good. Kinda disappointed (and slightly scared) that you decided to you with the dual p-mag route. I don't trust dual EI as a general rule.
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Looking good. Kinda disappointed (and slightly scared) that you decided to you with the dual p-mag route. I don't trust dual EI as a general rule.
It's a shame you don't know anything about the P-mags other than what you read on the internet to make such an ill informed comment.

Now back to Axel's build progress. Looking good. You will really enjoy those P-mags!
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Just adding the thread on spark plug selection.

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Just adding the thread on the exhaust stud.

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Now back to Axel's built progress. Looking good.
Thank you!
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Old 01-16-2010, 07:46 PM
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Put both of my Pmags on today. Like always, nothing is easy for me I dropped a bolt, washer, lock washer and securing tab inside the hole for the mag. I had to take the oil pan off in order to remove the FOD from inside the engine. Oh well, que sera sera.
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