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Post by Dan Pell on Mar 19, 2013 14:44:45 GMT -5
Briggs is working to improve side-cover sealing, so we should be seeing a slightly thicker gasket coming soon. Also, below is a release as of today from Briggs & Stratton:
Side Cover torque recommendations
Currently our side cover torque recommendation is 135-145 inch pounds. With a change of
fastener supplier and sequential review, we will be going to increase our side cover torque
at the factory to a range from 140-170 inch pounds. This new torque setting will now be
our factory as well as field recommendation.
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Post by Brad Wunder on Mar 20, 2013 9:43:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the update Dan. I'll pass it along to my builder....oh wait... ;D
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Post by ron90 on Mar 20, 2013 11:54:41 GMT -5
What are you talking about? This is how I race: (1) get engine out of box, (2) put oil in it, (3) add fuel, and (4) race. Now I have to figure out what the folliwng things are??!!!!  Sealing ... torque ... fastner supplier ... field recommendation ... gasket.    |
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Post by Simon on Mar 20, 2013 12:48:13 GMT -5
Does that mean the new spec fastners are required before I go with the increased torque spec for the side cover bolts ?
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Post by ron90 on Mar 20, 2013 12:58:41 GMT -5
Does that mean the new spec fastners are required before I go with the increased torque spec for the side cover bolts ? Spec fastners? I don't see him saying they are spec, like a spec gear in Kid Kart. Next you will tell me I am going to get DQed for lack of a "spec" fastner! I just impact gun them on as tight as I can. If they don't slip on I use a sledgehammer. |
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Post by Dan Pell on Mar 20, 2013 14:32:23 GMT -5
Ron's mechanical aptitude is legendary within the NFRA community! The good news, it's always entertaining when his equipment is on track, and because he's leading, we get to see what falls off of his kart causing the black flag!
Simon, to answer your question, I'll confirm if it's the same bolt, or of higher grade. Based soley on the diameter, thinking that the increase can be absorbed by both the block & existing bolts.
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Post by ron90 on Mar 20, 2013 15:19:29 GMT -5
Ron's mechanical aptitude is legendary within the NFRA community! The good news, it's always entertaining when his equipment is on track, and because he's leading, we get to see what falls off of his kart causing the black flag! Simon, to answer your question, I'll confirm if it's the same bolt, or of higher grade. Based soley on the diameter, thinking that the increase can be absorbed by both the block & existing bolts. I am "legendary"!  At least Dan said "aptitude" rather than "ineptitude". Maybe I have an aptitude for ineptitude. Upside is I finished my last 5 races, and won 3 of them. ;D |
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Post by Brad Wunder on Mar 20, 2013 18:00:59 GMT -5
They don't call him "Rotor" Ron for nothing!
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Post by Dan Pell on Mar 20, 2013 18:52:56 GMT -5
The entertainment value within the group is enjoyed....and I only know some of the stories. Maybe retirement will produce time for someone to chronicle the many layers that make up NFRA. Funny stuff for sure!
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At least Dan said "aptitude" rather than "ineptitude". Maybe I have an aptitude for ineptitude. Upside is I finished my last 5 races, and won 3 of them. ;D