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Thank you Eric for giving us a chance to spend some time with you. Appreciated the food, the folks and the conversations.
One thing (not to pick nits, but): I believe you incorrectly described how Honda CVCC engine combustion works. The small third valve lets in a very small but very rich mixture at the last moment during intake and its positioned right next to the spark plug. That small rich mixture is ignited first and causes the very large, but very lean, main mixture to burn as well on the power stroke. Thus, as you mentioned, the overall mixture is very lean burn and therefore low emissions and impressive mpg. And this was introduced in early 1975 I think (because I owned one)… It was advertised as capable of running on leaded or unleaded during the fuel shortages of the mid 70’s when unleaded was being introduced and was in short supply. I ran a lot of leaded while folks were in line waiting at the unleaded islands! Only long term issue was the very small intake passage for the third valve would clog up with fuel deposits after a period of time.
PS: I’m the guy from Lexington, KY, and thanks again for a great day!Thank you Eric for giving us a chance to spend some time with you. Appreciated the food, the folks and the conversations.
One thing (not to pick nits, but): I believe you incorrectly described how Honda CVCC engine combustion works. The small third valve lets in a very small but very rich mixture at the last moment during intake and its positioned right next to the spark plug. That small rich mixture is ignited first and causes the very large, but very lean, main mixture to burn as well on the power stroke. Thus, as you mentioned, the overall mixture is very lean burn and therefore low emissions and impressive mpg. And this was introduced in early 1975 I think (because I owned one)… It was advertised as capable of running on leaded or unleaded during the fuel shortages of the mid 70’s when unleaded was being introduced and was in short supply. I ran a lot of leaded while folks were in line waiting at the unleaded islands! Only long term issue was the very small intake passage for the third valve would clog up with fuel deposits after a period of time.
PS: I’m the guy from Lexington, KY, and thanks again for a great day!Eric, regards the Meet Up Day-
I’m in the Lexington, KY, area so I can make the visit.
Suggestion (if this wouldn’t be stealing your thunder): invite Scanner Danner for your opening act.
This is serious stuff, the 20th is my wife’s birthday and she’s already given me the green light to make the trip! Looking forward to meeting you.Eric, regards the Meet Up Day-
I’m in the Lexington, KY, area so I can make the visit.
Suggestion (if this wouldn’t be stealing your thunder): invite Scanner Danner for your opening act.
This is serious stuff, the 20th is my wife’s birthday and she’s already given me the green light to make the trip! Looking forward to meeting you.I believe you get what you pay for in tools (and parts).
For regular use, I don’t recommend any HF products.
For occasional use, or a one time project, I might consider HF- but not for any thing requiring a lot of force ( gear pullers, spring compressors, torque wrenches, ball joint kits,etc.)
I believe Craftsman and Kobalt offer good value/dependability w/o scorching you pricewise.I believe you get what you pay for in tools (and parts).
For regular use, I don’t recommend any HF products.
For occasional use, or a one time project, I might consider HF- but not for any thing requiring a lot of force ( gear pullers, spring compressors, torque wrenches, ball joint kits,etc.)
I believe Craftsman and Kobalt offer good value/dependability w/o scorching you pricewise.Eric, do you look at other guy’s auto videos, and do you try to take away anything from them with respect to how you present your own? I look at RealfixesRealfast, BriansMobile1, robinson auto, ScannerDanner, Spelunkerd, etc. Each has value with fair to good production detail. There are so many others on the Tube that are just junk (but, perhaps, well intentioned).
I find your work very good across the board and I’m sure the other guys have been watching you.
Frankly, I don’t know how you do it bending over into an engine bay, and laying under a car to do what you do. It must have something to do with “youth”. I hope Santa brings you a hydraulic lift for Xmas!
I started watching/learning/gaining confidence watching you and “Nate” on Expert Village a couple years back. I’ve had some “moments” but also done some good, too. Thanks for all you do, its making a difference out here.Eric, do you look at other guy’s auto videos, and do you try to take away anything from them with respect to how you present your own? I look at RealfixesRealfast, BriansMobile1, robinson auto, ScannerDanner, Spelunkerd, etc. Each has value with fair to good production detail. There are so many others on the Tube that are just junk (but, perhaps, well intentioned).
I find your work very good across the board and I’m sure the other guys have been watching you.
Frankly, I don’t know how you do it bending over into an engine bay, and laying under a car to do what you do. It must have something to do with “youth”. I hope Santa brings you a hydraulic lift for Xmas!
I started watching/learning/gaining confidence watching you and “Nate” on Expert Village a couple years back. I’ve had some “moments” but also done some good, too. Thanks for all you do, its making a difference out here.