Ford V-10 plug problems
If a spark plug on a older v-10 blows out of the head, can it be driven to a repair shop or does it have to be towed I was told if you can stand the noise it can be driven. Want 2nd opinion.
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wnjj wrote:Chum lee wrote:
A little off topic but, . . . years ago there was a "compression release" craze for dirt/racing/off road bikes. The lever/cable controlled valve vented the combustion chamber gasses to induce engine braking. It worked really well, until after a weekend of desert riding, you pulled your cylinder head and saw the damage done from all the ingested dirt. That's when mine went into the circular file. (and I rebuilt the top end) The brakes seemed to work just fine after that.
Braking? I've never heard of that but I did have a compression release lever on my 1985 Honda XR350. It was there to allow easier kick starting, especially when hot. It basically just held the exhaust valve open. You kicked the motor over and once spinning, let it go to light it off. It also worked great for roll starting in lower gears. Maybe you were doing it wrong?
As for the V10, I'd drive it to the shop that way.
You've never heard of a compression release? Here ya go!
Here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_release
See the section on Motorcycles (2 stroke)
I don't think I was doing it wrong, but, thanks for the suggestion! On 2 strokes, it's for a different purpose than on 4 strokes. (braking rather than starting)
Chum lee
