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techtalk:ih:engmech07 [2019/10/11 23:40]
hippysmack
techtalk:ih:engmech07 [2019/12/04 00:33]
hippysmack [76< Timed Breather Valve]
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 +There are only 3 rotor and tower slot widths for all 1937-76 4-cam engines (45, K, KH, XL, UL), which determine the complete breather timing interval. ((kitabel of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=2073932&​page=87)) \\ 
 +  - Rotor .375" (88°) + tower .34375"​ (81°) = 169°: \\ all non-R 1937-71 engines; the exact opening-closing points vary between engines; 1952-71 K &c. slots are taller than 45 & UL. 
 +  - Rotor .594" (146°) + tower .34375"​ (81°) = 227°: 1972-76 XL; these slots are also taller than 45 & UL. 
 +  - Rotor .214" (99°) + tower .269 (125°) = 224°: all 1954-? KR, KHR, XLR (many mods to this)
  
 ===== 77-78 Breather Valve ===== ===== 77-78 Breather Valve =====
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-===== Breather Valve Alternatives =====+====== Breather Valve Alternatives ​======
  
   * There is a product called a Krankvent that can be plumbed into the lower, 6 o’clock position as an alternative to a stock foo-foo valve. But they are not cheap.   * There is a product called a Krankvent that can be plumbed into the lower, 6 o’clock position as an alternative to a stock foo-foo valve. But they are not cheap.