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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum Today, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By Henry Schmidt
We also use the depth gauge feature on the...

We also use the depth gauge feature on the digital caliper to measure deck height.
A few years ago we discovers by sharpening the end of the death gauge pointer to something like a single edge...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum Today, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 91
Posted By Henry Schmidt
The challenge with installing 964 and 993 cam...

The challenge with installing 964 and 993 cam towers on an early style Mezger case is feeding oil to the cam towers oil through cam fee lines.
A couple of years ago, Supertec came up with a...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum Today, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Pelican is starting the new year with a large...

Pelican is starting the new year with a large order of Gen II Supertec Heads.
The best head stud option are on the market for almost 25 years.
...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-26-2025, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6,921
Views: 692,418
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Six days ago I posted a picture and blurb about...

Six days ago I posted a picture and blurb about Cleopatra and her indepenance.
Well things have changed.
I had a nice Christmas with a great surprise. Cleopatra came to the back door and when I...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-23-2025, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,292
Posted By Henry Schmidt
There are options and we've tried them all. Most...

There are options and we've tried them all. Most everything works if you use common sense.
The one thing we haven't tried was to redesign the bolt. We chose an option the will cure the o-ring issue...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-23-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By Henry Schmidt
There is an over abundant supply of oil to the...

There is an over abundant supply of oil to the cam towers. Porsche realized over the years that they were pumping entirely too much oil into that area of the motor so in the 964 and later engines...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-23-2025, 12:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,897
Posted By Henry Schmidt
A couple of observations: First: Chris won't be...

A couple of observations:
First: Chris won't be responding to your question because he past away a few years back. He is still missed for his engineering perspective.

Second: with Supertec stud...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-23-2025, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Henry Schmidt
^^^^^^^^^^^^ This would be my advice as well....

^^^^^^^^^^^^
This would be my advice as well. Weigh them and see if you have a viable replacement piece. I believe you can send them as a repair/return part to minimize any possible tariffs. Any...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-22-2025, 05:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,214
Posted By Henry Schmidt
***sold***

***sold***
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-22-2025, 05:28 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 21,852
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Tensioner reliability lies in retrofitting proper...

Tensioner reliability lies in retrofitting proper tensioner arms.
Insodently, the introduction of full width idler arms coincided with the advent of pressure fed tensioners.

Supertec update
...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-22-2025, 05:14 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 21,852
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Yes sir. That is exactly right. Those of who have...

Yes sir. That is exactly right. Those of who have built a few of these engines understand that tensioner failure in the earlier engines was primarily a function of heat and harmonic vibrations...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-21-2025, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By Henry Schmidt
This is a misconception. CaseSavers are an option...

This is a misconception. CaseSavers are an option developed for air cooled Mezger cases because of high temps in large spigot engines. The only way head stud pull in Mezger cases is when you bore the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-21-2025, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Sarcasm is an art that often loses it's luster in...

Sarcasm is an art that often loses it's luster in the written word.


1) 86mm is not a commonly made piston. JE, CP Carrillo, make aftermarket pistons and Mahle makes an 87.5 mm or at least once...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-20-2025, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6,921
Views: 692,418
Posted By Henry Schmidt
If you are wondering why we take so long to get...

If you are wondering why we take so long to get stuff done? More important things keeping us busy. This is my office on a regular work day.
Life's too short to miss out on the dog mosh.
The big...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-20-2025, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6,921
Views: 692,418
Posted By Henry Schmidt
I have posted about Cleopatra off and on for more...

I have posted about Cleopatra off and on for more than seven years. She adopted us and is still keeping us safe. She's still feral mind you but her guardian instincts are in full function. She has...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-20-2025, 05:16 PM
Replies: 977
Views: 37,155
Posted By Henry Schmidt
With my minimal grasp of modern slang, there...

With my minimal grasp of modern slang, there seems to be a lot of "seat blockers" on the grid.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-20-2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 713
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Subscribed for future post.

Subscribed for future post.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-20-2025, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,214
Posted By Henry Schmidt
I just got an inquiry about the 930 transmission...

I just got an inquiry about the 930 transmission and it is available again.
Long story .......Same low price.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-19-2025, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By Henry Schmidt
The 935 engine is simply a distraction from the...

The 935 engine is simply a distraction from the topic at hand.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-16-2025, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Henry Schmidt
The off-set is certainly evident. My guess,...

The off-set is certainly evident. My guess, someone's custom build.
Every Mezger 911 engine built after the 2/0-2.2 generations compromised rod length to stroke ratios, so the fact that this rod is...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-15-2025, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By Henry Schmidt
The most important aspect to building one of...

The most important aspect to building one of these cool little motors is the important differences that exists between the 2.0 and 2.2. The 2.2 had a vastly improved head. Much bigger valves, a...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-14-2025, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Send them to Supertec. We rebuild them all the...

Send them to Supertec. We rebuild them all the time. We don't have them x-rayed anymore. The better test method is a penetrating die.
Your challenge with mis-matched rods will be seeing if the rod...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-11-2025, 03:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By Henry Schmidt
"Aleksa" and yet, look at all the fun we're...

"Aleksa"
and yet, look at all the fun we're having. Some of the advice might fall on serious ears.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-11-2025, 09:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,712
Posted By Henry Schmidt
Just a mock-up. I believe that particular case is...

Just a mock-up. I believe that particular case is destined to be a table.


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/911_Table1765474611.jpg
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-11-2025, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By Henry Schmidt
There's a great idea (sarcasm implied)...

There's a great idea (sarcasm implied) .....install a turbo on a 2.2 T engine. Cast iron cylinders (horrible heat transfer), small oil pump (oil cooled engine), low quality crank, carburetors and no...
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