why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

lesmore49 · 09-19-2021, 07:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I wish it was possible.

The 3 liter 6 cylinder they offered that year in the Outback had chain driven cams. But swapping over to it would entail much more work than fixing this engine and endeavoring to be more vigilant with the timing belt going forward.

We did look at at the opposed 6 cylinder in the Outback, some years back.. We would of gone with the automatic transmission...believe it was a traditional automatic, rather then the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic . I like a manual transmission, although I haven't had one for 40 years, aside from motorcycles. My wife prefers an automatic and she wears the pants in the family.

Didn't know the Subaru 6 cylinder had chain drive camshafts, as opposed to belts.

I liked the idea of a six, AWD and wagon, but I didn't fit too well, couldn't stretch my legs, with my my bad hockey knee, but other than that I liked the Subie.

Think the opposed six was dropped eventually, and now the line is either opposed fours, turbo or not turbo.

I've been a fan of opposed (Boxer) engines, since the '60's. I had three VW Beetles...one 1200cc, a 1300cc and a 1500cc Boxer fours.

The Subaru line sort of reminds me of the older (PV544, 122/Amazon, 240, etc.) Volvo car line. Reputation for longevity, good at rallying...kind of sports sedans, sports wagons.

bertwert · 09-19-2021, 07:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

As we would say here: She's a big job.

Such a big job, it required posting twice

bertwert · 09-19-2021, 07:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

As we would say here: She's a big job.

Such a big job, it required posting twice

lesmore49 · 09-19-2021, 07:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The damage to the pistons was minimal. The marks were made by the exhaust valves. The intake valves didn't hit the pistons that I can see, so they must have collided with the exhaust valves. I'll take a hard roll on one of my die grinders and smooth it up a bit, and move on.

On this one you can't even see where the valve contact was.

Just finished cutting the exhaust valve seats on the left head, then a final check of the fit and contact position.

One each of the original exhaust and intake valves.

That last pix looks like those valves are really swaying in a strong wind.

lesmore49 · 09-19-2021, 07:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I said this before, you need one of these.

V8 snowblower 126 feet. - YouTube

I would like that.

Bet that big block Chevy V8 (7400cc ?) powering the snowblower, doesn't almost stall out in a heavy snowdrift, like my my 208cc single cylinder Tecumseh snowblower engine, does.

MarkJerling · 09-19-2021, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Such a big job, it required posting twice

For sure!

Racer X 69 · 09-19-2021, 07:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

As we would say here: She's a big job.

Mitre 10 Sandpit Ad (Pretty Big Job) - YouTube

I need to get the brush cut and liberate the Z cars.

She's a big job mate.

MarkJerling · 09-19-2021, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I need to get the brush cut and liberate the Z cars.

She's a big job mate.

Sure is! How many are hiding in there?

tim60 · 09-19-2021, 11:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A bit early, yes. They are already showing Halloween ads on the TV here. Next week they will start showing Christmas ads.

The commercialization of holidays sucks.

Don't y'all celebrate All Hallow's Eve there?

Some people do others do not.

In our estate participation for trick and treating is indicated by what you do with your outside light at the time the T&Ting is done.

It is a controversial issue in the churches, many of which have a children’s event that does not involve the ghoulish stuff.

tim60 · 09-19-2021, 11:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Racer

A dictionary and using a bit more grey matter that's all you need.

Anyway its hard to read " american " sometimes will all the letters. left out .

Dave

American spelling arose from some American bean counter who want to save on ink.

tim60 · 09-19-2021, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The damage to the pistons was minimal. The marks were made by the exhaust valves. The intake valves didn't hit the pistons that I can see, so they must have collided with the exhaust valves. I'll take a hard roll on one of my die grinders and smooth it up a bit, and move on.

On this one you can't even see where the valve contact was.

Just finished cutting the exhaust valve seats on the left head, then a final check of the fit and contact position.

One each of the original exhaust and intake valves.

Picture 3 reminded me of an Ancient Greek ceramic.

slartibartfast01 · 09-19-2021, 11:26 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

American spelling arose from some American bean counter who want to save on ink.

Why nt rmve ll th vwls thn? Mst sntncs r stll ndrstndbl

. Plys hvc wth th spll chckr thgh.

Racer X 69 · 09-20-2021, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Sure is! How many are hiding in there?

Eight.

Racer X 69 · 09-20-2021, 03:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Picture 3 reminded me of an Ancient Greek ceramic.

Interesting the things that one sees in carbon deposits on the head of an aluminium piston, eh?

**rod_grant** · 09-20-2021, 04:12 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

American spelling arose from some American bean counter who want to save on ink.

Think of all the ink saved just by substituting I for Y in tyres. And then there are all those Us.

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09-19-2021, 07:03 PM - 1 Like	#92086
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,337	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I wish it was possible. The 3 liter 6 cylinder they offered that year in the Outback had chain driven cams. But swapping over to it would entail much more work than fixing this engine and endeavoring to be more vigilant with the timing belt going forward. We did look at at the opposed 6 cylinder in the Outback, some years back.. We would of gone with the automatic transmission...believe it was a traditional automatic, rather then the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic . I like a manual transmission, although I haven't had one for 40 years, aside from motorcycles. My wife prefers an automatic and she wears the pants in the family. Didn't know the Subaru 6 cylinder had chain drive camshafts, as opposed to belts. I liked the idea of a six, AWD and wagon, but I didn't fit too well, couldn't stretch my legs, with my my bad hockey knee, but other than that I liked the Subie. Think the opposed six was dropped eventually, and now the line is either opposed fours, turbo or not turbo. I've been a fan of opposed (Boxer) engines, since the '60's. I had three VW Beetles...one 1200cc, a 1300cc and a 1500cc Boxer fours. The Subaru line sort of reminds me of the older (PV544, 122/Amazon, 240, etc.) Volvo car line. Reputation for longevity, good at rallying...kind of sports sedans, sports wagons.

09-19-2021, 07:03 PM - 2 Likes	#92087
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling As we would say here: She's a big job. Such a big job, it required posting twice

09-19-2021, 07:03 PM - 1 Like	#92088
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling As we would say here: She's a big job. Such a big job, it required posting twice

09-19-2021, 07:05 PM - 1 Like	#92089
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,337	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The damage to the pistons was minimal. The marks were made by the exhaust valves. The intake valves didn't hit the pistons that I can see, so they must have collided with the exhaust valves. I'll take a hard roll on one of my die grinders and smooth it up a bit, and move on. On this one you can't even see where the valve contact was. Just finished cutting the exhaust valve seats on the left head, then a final check of the fit and contact position. One each of the original exhaust and intake valves. That last pix looks like those valves are really swaying in a strong wind.

09-19-2021, 07:10 PM - 1 Like	#92090
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,337	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I said this before, you need one of these. V8 snowblower 126 feet. - YouTube I would like that. Bet that big block Chevy V8 (7400cc ?) powering the snowblower, doesn't almost stall out in a heavy snowdrift, like my my 208cc single cylinder Tecumseh snowblower engine, does.

09-19-2021, 07:30 PM	#92091
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by bertwert Such a big job, it required posting twice For sure!

09-19-2021, 07:49 PM - 2 Likes	#92092
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by MarkJerling As we would say here: She's a big job. Mitre 10 Sandpit Ad (Pretty Big Job) - YouTube I need to get the brush cut and liberate the Z cars. She's a big job mate.

09-19-2021, 08:10 PM	#92093
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I need to get the brush cut and liberate the Z cars. She's a big job mate. Sure is! How many are hiding in there?

09-19-2021, 11:18 PM - 1 Like	#92094
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A bit early, yes. They are already showing Halloween ads on the TV here. Next week they will start showing Christmas ads. The commercialization of holidays sucks. Don't y'all celebrate All Hallow's Eve there? Some people do others do not. In our estate participation for trick and treating is indicated by what you do with your outside light at the time the T&Ting is done. It is a controversial issue in the churches, many of which have a children’s event that does not involve the ghoulish stuff.

09-19-2021, 11:20 PM - 1 Like	#92095
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by dbs Hi Racer A dictionary and using a bit more grey matter that's all you need. Anyway its hard to read " american " sometimes will all the letters. left out . Dave American spelling arose from some American bean counter who want to save on ink.

09-19-2021, 11:22 PM	#92096
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,740	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The damage to the pistons was minimal. The marks were made by the exhaust valves. The intake valves didn't hit the pistons that I can see, so they must have collided with the exhaust valves. I'll take a hard roll on one of my die grinders and smooth it up a bit, and move on. On this one you can't even see where the valve contact was. Just finished cutting the exhaust valve seats on the left head, then a final check of the fit and contact position. One each of the original exhaust and intake valves. Picture 3 reminded me of an Ancient Greek ceramic.

09-19-2021, 11:26 PM - 3 Likes	#92097
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by tim60 American spelling arose from some American bean counter who want to save on ink. Why nt rmve ll th vwls thn? Mst sntncs r stll ndrstndbl . Plys hvc wth th spll chckr thgh.

09-20-2021, 03:11 AM - 1 Like	#92098
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by MarkJerling Sure is! How many are hiding in there? Eight.

09-20-2021, 03:16 AM - 1 Like	#92099
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by tim60 Picture 3 reminded me of an Ancient Greek ceramic. Interesting the things that one sees in carbon deposits on the head of an aluminium piston, eh?

09-20-2021, 04:12 AM - 2 Likes	#92100
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by tim60 American spelling arose from some American bean counter who want to save on ink. Think of all the ink saved just by substituting I for Y in tyres. And then there are all those Us.

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