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Re: interference fit


> Since this same thing happens at BDC and since cylinder pressure would _add_
> to the force stretching the rods at the bottom end, instead of opposing it, I'm
> wondering if it would be a good idea to design a cam which got those exhaust
> valves open very early in a turbo engine.

Ah, but the rod is being _compressed_ at BDC and peak cylinder pressure is
way before BDC.  Rods are so much stronger under compression that it's
only the stretching at TDC that you need to worry about.

Looking up the specs, on the MC, exhaust opens 40 deg before BDC, actually
a little later than the NA engine spec of 41.5 deg.

Orin.