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RE: Sharp edges in the combustion chamber

To: "'sosnaenergyconsulting'" <sosnaenergyconsulting@cox.net>,
Subject: RE: Sharp edges in the combustion chamber
From: Dave Munroe <dave@munroe.ca>
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 22:23:04 -0300
Hi David;

Unless you are running very high compression (over say 10.5:1 and up), a
turbo or supercharger, and are using very low octane fuel, you are
unlikely to encounter detonation.

On the other hand, it certainly doesn't hurt to polish off those valve
relief edges. It looks great before you button up the motor, and you can
fall asleep remembering the sight with a smile on your face!

Dave Munroe

Subject: Sharp edges in the combustion chamber

Hi again:
I was under the impression that sharp edges within the combustion 
chamber could lead to detonation.
If this is true, would there be any point to 'easing' the edges of the 
valve reliefs in the tops of a new set of pistons?

Thanks in advance for any input you can offer.

Best Regards

David Sosna





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