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After melting my #3 piston, I want to add a temperature sensor to monitor #3 and/or #4. I found a 12MM CHT SENSOR designed for air cooled engines to be attached under an engine bolt or spark plug. Has anyone added this type of sensor or any other?

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Just wondering if anyone has taken a Pinz on the Die Trying trail.

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Did you replace with standard weather strip from SAV or something else?

<t>The pictures tell the story. This was number three cylinder. The other cylinder have good compression</t>

Here is a photo of the boxes

Someone told me these are primarily glued in, but I can't recall the specifics of the conversation. Anyone know the best way to dissolve the glue?

I’ve read that many times . Vince briefly mentions lining an engine cover on the inside and then having an upholstery shop cover the outside. I’m looking for other experiences with doing this as well as specific materials for lining.

Paul, any experience with this gasket material?

Looking for advise and experience on the best materials to add to the underside and upper side of the engine cover to reduce both sound and heat. I have seen some products from Dynamat and other sound control companies, but would like to hear experience before ordering.

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Jake

Look at past discussion of replacing door gaskets and most links are outdated. Does anyone have recent supplier of door gaskets materials?

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Jake

Ron, which Royal Purple did you use?

Ron,

What were you results with RP in your trannie? Good, bad, or no effect?

Looking to change my transfer case and transmission. Sounds like several here recommend Red Line MT-90 75W90 GL-4 Gear Oil. Any other suggested products?

I came across this: Archoil AR9100 Friction Modifier It is an oil additive which “forms a solid boundary lubricating film to reduce friction and provide anti-wear, extreme pressure and anti-corrosion protection to engines, gearboxes and hydraulic systems. AR9100 will result in smoother, more powerfu...

Thanks, that helped a bit. My mechanism was glued in with silicone and something else. Got it out only to find that the keyed lock is separate and the locking pin was gummed up so the spring wouldn’t release it. Now I just have to figure out what is in the wrong position to allow the pull knob lock ...