Originally posted by 'Crockett:
… If we can get back on topic I would also like an answer to a question you asked in regards to carbon build up in the "Groove" itself….
I would speculate that the velocity of the gasses moving through the groove might prohibit the carbon from building up.
Any observations on this from your experience Automotivebreath ?
Crocket, First I would like to let you know that I appreciate your level headed approach.
My opinion is; preventing carbon build up in the groove depends on the groove design itself.
If you cut the groove too narrow [< 0.060”] wide it becomes crevice space, too small to support combustion, this groove will carbon up.
If you cut the groove too wide [> 0.125”] the squish velocity in the groove goes down allowing more carbon build up.
With my limited experience, I have not had a problem with carbon and I consider my old Holley nothing more than an organized leak.
