<VV> head repairs

Mark J. Murphy Mark J. Murphy" <m.j.murphy@comcast.net
Thu, 6 May 2004 14:43:44 -0400


I was aware of the thermal issues leading to the loss of the press fit, but
my thoughts on the aluminum bushing thing were along the lines of doubling
the instance of interference fits, effectively reducing the loosening effect
of different expansion rates.  I have received numerous replies on this
which can pretty much be summarized as "you're a fool if you try but good
luck anyway" so I think I'll abandon the thought.  Thanks!
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <RoboMan91324@aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>; <m.j.murphy@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 1:57 PM
Subject: <VV> head repairs


> Hi Mark,
>
> You really don't want to put in a bushing as a fix for a number of
reasons.
> Here's why.  The main reason that seats drop is because of the different
> thermal coefficient of expansion of steel and aluminum.  The aluminum
expands more
> than the steel as the temperature goes up.