Diamonds & HVX MODS

To All:

The bulk of the HVX mods consist of modifications that are found on
modern engines. 'Modern' has lots of different definitions but I think
the best one in this case is World War II, in that most of these
modifications were developed during the war... and may be found on
virtually ALL engines produced AFTER the war. As an example, BEFORE
World War II every mechanic "knew" that every engine needed a 'Ring &
Valve' job every 40,000 miles; that you changed your oil every
thousand miles; that full-flow oil filtration systems were only found
on luxury cars OR stationary power-plants. And that an engine was
worn-out after a hundred thousand miles or so.

Nowadays we have cars that are required by LAW to deliver a hundred
thousand miles of service without needing so much as a tune-up. Full-
flow oil filtration systems are found on virtually ALL engines,
including even lawn mowers in many cases. The oil change interval
often exceeds 10,000 miles. And on... and on... and on...

NOTE: 'Auto-motive' means exactly that: Something that can move
under its own power. Auto-motive is not limited to cars and trucks;
auto-motive includes the Space Shuttle, the Martian rovers.... and my
forty year old VW bus.

World War II changed the automotive world. VW planned to introduce
the Type IV as its standard engine but did not, due to the untimely
death of its Director. Management of the company fell into the hands
of those more interested in a quick return than in long-term quality
and the pre-wwII power-plant was retained.

The HVX mods are nothing more than showing how modern-day features as
found on the Type IV (and other) engine(s) may be RETROFITTED to the
early-model engine.

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With the above as preamble, two of the modifications require using a
diamond cutter to cut grooves in cast iron or steel parts. A major
stumbling block for some is finding the necessary diamond burs at a
price they can afford.

-R.S.Hoover

Harbor Freight offers a kit of diamond-tipped burs (item #36252-3VGA)
for $15.00; typically less than the cost of a SINGLE diamond-tipped
bur from other sources.

How the diamond tipped burs are used is shown in the illustrated
article: HVX MODS, and HVX MODS - Again, which are part of my blog:
bobhooversblog.blogspot.com



Various articles, such as "HVX Mods," which you will find in my blog,