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Mark, Springs and retainers look really sweet. The valve weight reduction... is that due to smaller stems? Are they stainless? What stem dia...
Mark, You're right about ugly. That's the first thing I have seen you do that is ugly. But... I am sure it will look awesome when you add...
Mark, Once you finish with the head welding are you going to have them heat treated prior to the final machining? Tom...
Mark, Have you started to think about the exhaust ports and any revisions you might make? Tom...
Ouch Mark! I haven't bought one of those mini torches. The WP-18 and WP-20 were enough for me, thanks. Although I will need one at some time....
I switch from straight argon to a 75/25 argon/helium mix. I was repairing a Weld Wheel and ran out of shielding gas. The mix made welding like a...
That's a lot of welding rod Mark. What shielding gas are you using? Argon or a mix? Tom...
Hi Mark, Where did you get the holder for the seat cutter? Is it custom made or a piece that can be purchased? Goodson has the 3D cutter...
Good Morning Mark, Glad to see your progress. Looking very nice. I had quite a hard time finding a reamer the proper size for my custom...
Nice trick on the seats Mark. :) I love to check this thread at least twice a day. Never know what jewel I will find. Thanks for all the...
Wow Mark, What an awesome set. Your work is immaculate! Tom...
Really awesome looking Mark. This thread is a real pleasure. Tom...
Mark, You Are adding the little triangle where the 3 tubes connect inside the collector, right? I forget the name of this piece. Tom...
Looking excellent Mark. Those 1 3/4" pipes Are really big. Have you thought about this: using individual header flanges during the build so you...
Wow, finally my withdrawals are ending. Glad to see you are back to making good progress Mark. Looking excellent. Tom...
Looking good Mark. You're engine will be running much sooner than mine. Sorry to hear about the SS flange material. Have you checked out...
Mark, Those Do look very nice. SS tubing will be nicer to work with; not so wiggly as that insulation. T...
Hi Mark, That's quite all right. You talk to a lot of folks. I think the thinner tubing is used for the larger ID more than weight. That's...
Mark, I'm building a set of headers for my rear engined flat 6 car. The American flat 6. With the engine in the rear and more than enough...
Mark, Just found this link... http://www.coneeng.com/pdf/Header%20Kits,%20Tubing%20and%20Bends%20PDF.pdf T...