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

**OldPentaxFan** · 09-17-2021, 06:57 PM - **2 Likes**

dbs · 09-17-2021, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by OldPentaxFan

Taaa ........

robtcorl · 09-18-2021, 04:11 AM - **3 Likes**

We need Bob #2 back here to help.
Just need a couple of his posts broken down into sound bites.

Racer X 69 · 09-18-2021, 06:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

We need Bob #2 back here to help.
Just need a couple of his posts broken down into sound bites.

Yes!

@lesmoore49 where are you hiding?

We need some cartalk.

lesmore49 · 09-18-2021, 01:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

We need Bob #2 back here to help.
Just need a couple of his posts broken down into sound bites.

RacerX69 says:

"Yes!

@lesmoore49 where are you hiding?

We need some cartalk."

It has been busy for me the past while. Glad to get back.

Les

bertwert · 09-18-2021, 01:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

RacerX69 says:

"Yes!

@lesmoore49 where are you hiding?

We need some cartalk."

It has been busy for me the past while. Glad to get back.

Les

Busy ain't a very good excuse for no posts here in 2.5 weeks

robtcorl · 09-18-2021, 02:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

It has been busy for me the past while. Glad to get back.

Les

Call off the posse sheriff, we found him.

Racer X 69 · 09-18-2021, 03:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lesmore49

RacerX69 says:

"Yes!

@lesmoore49 where are you hiding?

We need some cartalk."

It has been busy for me the past while. Glad to get back.

Les

#2!

How's it hangin'?

lesmore49 · 09-18-2021, 04:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

#2!

How's it hangin'?

Long and loose and full of

...wait a minute... I gotta strike that. ...after all....this is a family forum.

lesmore49 · 09-18-2021, 04:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Call off the posse sheriff, we found him.

That was a close call...the posse were gettin' ready to give me a necktie party.

lesmore49 · 09-18-2021, 04:19 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Busy ain't a very good excuse for no posts here in 2.5 weeks

Hey whaddya mean...you didn't have nay posts here for a couple of months.

# 4...when you get old, like yours truly...it doesn't take much to be busy. ....I'm old and gray and just don't have the energy I had, when I was a young feller.

Racer X 69 · 09-18-2021, 05:52 PM - **5 Likes**

Speaking of lack of energy . . . . . .

Been chipping away at the Goon. Got the engine out, disassembled and scattered about the shop, took 16 bent valves out of the heads, assessed the situation, formulated a plan, ordered parts and now I am moving towards a conclusion, albeit only just barely.

Gonna clean everything up, recut the exhaust valve seats, as there is some pitting, check the intake seats, fit 16 new valves and reassemble the heads.

Next I will assemble the heads to the bottom end and put it all back in the car.

I have a new clutch coming and will remove the flywheel and grind the friction surface on my brake lathe. Also got all the cooling system hoses, since the ones on the car are 16 year old originals. New water pump and thermostat.

Attached are quick iPhone shots of the heads. The cleaner of the two is the left one, after a bit of scrubbing with Simple Green and Scotchbrite. I also did a quick cut of the forward exhaust valve seat to see what lies ahead.

**JimJohnson** · 09-18-2021, 06:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Speaking of lack of energy . . . . . .

Been chipping away at the Goon. Got the engine out, disassembled and scattered about the shop, took 16 bent valves out of the heads, assessed the situation, formulated a plan, ordered parts and now I am moving towards a conclusion, albeit only just barely.

Gonna clean everything up, recut the exhaust valve seats, as there is some pitting, check the intake seats, fit 16 new valves and reassemble the heads.

Next I will assemble the heads to the bottom end and put it all back in the car.

I have a new clutch coming and will remove the flywheel and grind the friction surface on my brake lathe. Also got all the cooling system hoses, since the ones on the car are 16 year old originals. New water pump and thermostat.

Hey Racer, can you do all that for ME when I get much older? I might be good for another 100 years!

Racer X 69 · 09-18-2021, 07:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by JimJohnson

Hey Racer, can you do all that for ME when I get much older? I might be good for another 100 years!

Are you made from aluminium and steel?

lesmore49 · 09-18-2021, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Speaking of lack of energy . . . . . .

Been chipping away at the Goon. Got the engine out, disassembled and scattered about the shop, took 16 bent valves out of the heads, assessed the situation, formulated a plan, ordered parts and now I am moving towards a conclusion, albeit only just barely.

Gonna clean everything up, recut the exhaust valve seats, as there is some pitting, check the intake seats, fit 16 new valves and reassemble the heads.

Next I will assemble the heads to the bottom end and put it all back in the car.

I have a new clutch coming and will remove the flywheel and grind the friction surface on my brake lathe. Also got all the cooling system hoses, since the ones on the car are 16 year old originals. New water pump and thermostat.

Attached are quick iPhone shots of the heads. The cleaner of the two is the left one, after a bit of scrubbing with Simple Green and Scotchbrite. I also did a quick cut of the forward exhaust valve seat to see what lies ahead.

I probably have missed something over the past while, but as you indicate, you had 16 bent valves....how did the pistons fare, after getting a rat-tat-a-tat from the valves ?

09-18-2021, 07:47 PM - 2 Likes	#92054
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: 28,073	Originally posted by JimJohnson Hey Racer, can you do all that for ME when I get much older? I might be good for another 100 years! Are you made from aluminium and steel? Last edited by Racer X 69; 09-19-2021 at 07:42 AM.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by lesmore49 It has been busy for me the past while. Glad to get back. Les Call off the posse sheriff, we found him.

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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Racer X 69 #2! How's it hangin'? Long and loose and full of ...wait a minute... I gotta strike that. ...after all....this is a family forum.

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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by robtcorl Call off the posse sheriff, we found him. That was a close call...the posse were gettin' ready to give me a necktie party.

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JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Speaking of lack of energy . . . . . . Been chipping away at the Goon. Got the engine out, disassembled and scattered about the shop, took 16 bent valves out of the heads, assessed the situation, formulated a plan, ordered parts and now I am moving towards a conclusion, albeit only just barely. Gonna clean everything up, recut the exhaust valve seats, as there is some pitting, check the intake seats, fit 16 new valves and reassemble the heads. Next I will assemble the heads to the bottom end and put it all back in the car. I have a new clutch coming and will remove the flywheel and grind the friction surface on my brake lathe. Also got all the cooling system hoses, since the ones on the car are 16 year old originals. New water pump and thermostat. Hey Racer, can you do all that for ME when I get much older? I might be good for another 100 years!

09-18-2021, 08:28 PM	#92055
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Speaking of lack of energy . . . . . . Been chipping away at the Goon. Got the engine out, disassembled and scattered about the shop, took 16 bent valves out of the heads, assessed the situation, formulated a plan, ordered parts and now I am moving towards a conclusion, albeit only just barely. Gonna clean everything up, recut the exhaust valve seats, as there is some pitting, check the intake seats, fit 16 new valves and reassemble the heads. Next I will assemble the heads to the bottom end and put it all back in the car. I have a new clutch coming and will remove the flywheel and grind the friction surface on my brake lathe. Also got all the cooling system hoses, since the ones on the car are 16 year old originals. New water pump and thermostat. Attached are quick iPhone shots of the heads. The cleaner of the two is the left one, after a bit of scrubbing with Simple Green and Scotchbrite. I also did a quick cut of the forward exhaust valve seat to see what lies ahead. I probably have missed something over the past while, but as you indicate, you had 16 bent valves....how did the pistons fare, after getting a rat-tat-a-tat from the valves ?