The Struggle is Real...Another KW Kit Issue
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From: Waukesha, WI
It happened 3 times 5o the same car within two days at the track
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From: Long Island, NY
yeah i think I'm going to run a walbro 255 until i convert to return line fuel and the walbro 450 for e85. SOS told me you should run the walbro 450 with returnless fuel?
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From: Northern KY
Originally Posted by Habitforming' timestamp='1439076604' post='23708551
[quote name='RAIN H8R' timestamp='1439074089' post='23708511']
The bolts were torqued. Then even further tightened and they still loosened up.
This is a major flaw in the kit
The bolts were torqued. Then even further tightened and they still loosened up.
This is a major flaw in the kit
It happened 3 times 5o the same car within two days at the track
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Was the same torque wrench always used? Might it be inaccurate?
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From: Baraboo, WI
Originally Posted by Habitforming
Was the same torque wrench always used? Might it be inaccurate?
Thank you. Brian
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Originally Posted by Habitforming
Was the same torque wrench always used? Might it be inaccurate?
Thank you. Brian
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From: Northern KY
Originally Posted by Habitforming
Was the same torque wrench always used? Might it be inaccurate?
Thank you. Brian
When one car has 5 failures, and most others have none, it makes sense to look at other variables than the kit itself.
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From: Northern KY
Originally Posted by 06S2k07Si' timestamp='1439076940' post='23708563
Originally Posted by Habitforming
Was the same torque wrench always used? Might it be inaccurate?
Thank you. Brian
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From: Northern KY
Can't answer that question, but isn't there a grade above 10.9? Might be worth looking on mcmaster.com or someplace similar for a higher grade replacement. I would, but am stuck with just my phone at the moment.
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From: Baraboo, WI
Originally Posted by Habitforming
Again, I'm not calling anyone anything. Is it not ok to ask questions to try to determine the true root cause, instead of just blanket "this kit is crap" accusations with no solid data? Not looking for a flame war here, just dispassionate analysis.
Yes...Dustin doesn't always use the best words when posting but I assure you proper and appropriate practices are always followed... That's just his frustration talking.
Regarding "no solid data" we don't always CHOOSE to post ALL of our findings here...some things we prefer not to discuss.
No harm done Sir!
Brian