In a message dated 2/23/04 3:21:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, wa...@hispeedwireless.com writes:
> Robert, how would you make this work? I assume a control rod which actuates > some type of cam on each of the exhaust valves. Could it be adapted to other > engines (CorvairCraft)? > See any Diesel with compression release. I used a pair of fingers against the edge of the valve spring retainer, actuated by a shaft. Push-rod was supported by a hair-spring of music wire. Diesels typically use a modified rocker. The Limbach converted VW used in the Fournier RF-4D used such a system, as have other conversions. I think depressing all six exhaust valves on a Corvair might take a bit more engineering. -R.S.Hoover
