Comments on: Classic Car Restoration - Porting Heads for Power - TV Segment

By: leadcs45

leadcs45 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

Seems easy enough! …
Seems easy enough! I understand the benifits it can provide. Very good video.

By: danielwetpaint

danielwetpaint — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

I have all of Jim’s …
I have all of Jim’s books.

By: danielwetpaint

danielwetpaint — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

You are correct Sir …
You are correct Sir !
What I do is hold the gasket up there or use bolts to hold it flat in place and then use a squirt of aerosol paint (any Color).
Then port to the edge.
Also the name of the paint at the start of the Vid scares me.
IF YOU CAN’T BEAT’EM THEN DYKEM?

By: ChevyToughRebel

ChevyToughRebel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

Excellent video on …
Excellent video on the basics. i will have to start doing this in future rebuilds. East enough to do

By: ccgtvonline

ccgtvonline — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

Jim doesn’t say not …
Jim doesn’t say not to use carbide burrs but that you should practice using them on a scrap head before attempting to use them on a good one. A carbide burr can quickly take off more metal than you intended if you’re not careful.

By: yamasubaruger

yamasubaruger — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

Very true.I port, …
Very true.I port,polished and matched the cases on my yz125;all aluminum and I used carbide bits my first time and no problems but I have used them for ALOT of other things which helps.

By: SchralperDotCom

SchralperDotCom — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

a squirt of paint …
a squirt of paint works in place of dykem
a couple short bolts/washer to hold gasket, instead of hand holding gasket works better.
no carbide? that’s gonna take a LONG time to port.
even if this a novice diy vid

By: cnasterodon

cnasterodon — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

very nice, looking …
very nice, looking for more info on head porting. this vid is informational enough as it gives general idea behind head porting. 5 stars and a fav

By: skynet000001

skynet000001 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

Thank YOU!!
Thank YOU!!

By: Tevolo52

Tevolo52 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:01:08 +0000

great video!
great video!