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Q - What is happening with photos # 116 and #117?

A - Out with the mock up/construction block and in with the Super Engine!

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Keep a close eye on the progress. The logo will go on at any time the movement comes on me.

These photos are teasers with the cover sheet still on. The second logo goes in the bad cover

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I approve of this logo :)

When I get the graphics stage, I'm going to have Michael do the work for my Mustang, "Optimist Prime".

Dale

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Dale,

Michael is a good idea and design person, PLUS, a racer and promoter :) He has done several projects for me.

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Build looks great. Looking at the picture of the engine bay I see the brake lines from the master cylinder running near the bracket for the midplate. I think the brake lines need to be on the outside of the frame rail or run through a steel tube in the bell housing area. I would check the rule on that.

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Mike, good eye and good catch. I agree it needs some protection and will do.

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Larry, how do you intend to pull the engine when the motor plate is trapped by the forward cage bars?

Looks like with that odd setup you'll be forced to remove the motorplate from the engine to remove & install the engine.

Would be more user friendly to have the motor plate be narrower than the forward engine bars so the engine could be lifted out with the motor plate and accessories still bolted to the engine.

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It is Super 10 engine Friday :)

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"Super 10"

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AWESOME !!!


Go Larry Go !

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Todd,

I am OK with the front plate situation. The idea is to have the plate fully contact the frame, it is resting on the frame rails with engine at installed height. Tabs secure the plate to frame.

For me, it is not an issue to remove the plates to remove the engine. The final install is still under fine tuning. the engine will be lifted out at least one more time to finalize some welding details and paint.

Keep an eye on me and continue to post thoughts. I appreciate the feedback from everyone and it gives me a smile that folks are watching the buildup.

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I like shinny stuff :)

The Super 10 is closer to a race truck each day.

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The Super 327 is back on the stand for the finishing details. Senders, crank trigger, distributor, and intake.

It will be finished and back in place shortly.

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While engine is out for last time we are finish welding/fitting motor plate tabs. You can just see working the crossmember notch.

I hindsight, I jumped the gun with paint work. We have ground and welded a number of painted areas. But it's OK, I have a touchup gun and a paint store just down the street.

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Repainting isn't a problem. I have done it at least 5 times with at least one to go.

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another pic of motor plate tabs and other engine compartment details

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Larry, if you either post or email me a straight on shot of the truck door I can redo the logo in your sig so that you can use it instead of the mock-up I made. Or maybe an avatar. Your pick.

Dale

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Dale, will do. Because of where the truck is positioned on the rack it interferes with such a shot. I will have it outside soon and get some good photos.

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Also, I have set the goal of competing at the D 4 Lucas race September 19 & 20 at Thunder Road Raceway near Shreveport La.

And even more aggressive, I plan to bracket race it July 25th at Texas Motorplex. So, eight weeks from today I plan to be racing it.

Some details will not be finished but the sooner I get it on track the sooner it can be fine tuned to a competitive package.

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Like our Texas weather the Super 10 build up is heating up.

These two shots show the checking springs removed and the big boy PAC springs going back in place.

Because of how the T & D rocker bar is laid out only some springs can be changed with the shaft rocker tool. No problem, just remove the bar and use a stud type tool.

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Can't wait to hear/see this run. :)

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The Super Victor E is bolted on the Super 10

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Hand, we will have smoke soon :)

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Checking to be sure the distributor has clearance with the oil pump shaft. In this case we need two of the hard nylon Moroso shims.

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Start up timing set at 35* with crank trigger and distributor rotor indexed at #1 terminal

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The Super 327 is ready for service in the Super 10. It swings back in the engine bay to stay tomorrow.

And about the valve covers, those are factory original 1966 300 horse Corvette 327 covers.

That is my story and I am sticking to it :)

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My Son Jeff pointed out that my old engine stand could tell many stories and he is correct. I bought that stand about 1970 and if I remember correctly it cost $22.00 from Custom Automotive in Dallas Texas.

I do in fact have two other more "modern" stands yet the old original has supported so many successful engines I do not want to break the line of success.

While I do have a wide collection of tools a number of my special building, measuring, checking tools are "classics" An experienced tool has value and comfort.

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That's a slick spring compressor!

I've really enjoyed your build and I can't wait to see the results of your hard work. I'm sure it will run as good as it looks.

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Jon, Google LSM tools. They have a number of slick, racer friendly items.

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Each day the progress is accelerating.

The super 327 is settled in to stay for a while. Most of the wiring and plumbing is already roughed in so hooking up to the engine will go quickly.

Of course, many small things remain yet you can tell a test outing is only weeks away :)

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Your bullet looks good, Larry. I can almost hear it singing to 10,000 rpm already! Amazing how the looks of the carb changed from the engine stand to the engine bay!
Danny Durham

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Danny,

It will be some what short of 10,000 RPM yet I expect the song to be sweet.

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Being only a bracket racer I have a question about your build. You have the motor plate between the motor and the timing cover and the water pump. Do you have any problem with leaks?

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Robbie,

The motor plate install is a common method. It is not part of the timing cover, it is cut out around the timing cover and does not interfere with it.

It uses a set of water pump gaskets on each side of the plate, no problems at all. Many drag race cars and most all dragsters will have such a setup.

I like it in the case of a factory frame build up because it adds the effect of another crossmember. The front plate combined with a rear plate add overall stiffness to the front section. Also, I have not posted the photos yet, there is a "travel limit strut" on each side of the engine. Keep watching and you will see those soon.

Because the Super 10 uses fender well exit headers engine mounts do not matter in ref to header clearance. However, with under car headers that hug the engine block using a front and rear plate and eliminating the side mounts can help header fit.

Thanks for watching and please stay tuned :)

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Thank you for answering me. Now I understand how it works and I went back in the build and saw the cut outs for the timing cover. Very cool build! This is one Very Cool truck.

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showing engine "strut" & left side header fit.

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Saturday morning team member Monte came in to begin the bed cover job. We made progress with all aluminum angle fitted and bolted in.

The last photo is the beginning of a panel template. We will use .040 white aluminum in approximately three equal pieces with the last panel hinged for battery and fuel service.

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Racers and supporters,

I had something happen that temporally took the wind out of my sails.

The Super 10 radiator has been stolen! I confess that more than once I accidentally left the storage area unlocked. [it will never happen again]

So far, I have been unable to wrap my mind around the happening. The same storage area contained a number of shiny, expensive parts, tools, extension cords, jacks, etc. Yet only the radiator was taken.

It was a Ron Davis radiator with AN fittings and fan and shroud. An expensive part, $600.00 +

I discovered it gone last Saturday. I have the word out, police report, etc.

Today, Thursday, I am becoming mentally adjusted to the theft. I take responsibility for leaving the storage area unlocked and have licked my wounds long enough. Tomorrow, back to work on the Super 10.

That radiator was removed from another buildup with the intention of going on the Super 10. Now my plan is to install a stock replacement style radiator. My warehouse sent one over and it looks just right setting in the factory mounts.

So we move forward.

More photos and more comments soon.

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Saturday brings a good work day. The Super Glide ready to be installed

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More Saturday progress,

Monte working his magic with patterns for the bed cover.

Also note;

*decal for last panel

*stainless piano hinge

The rearmost panel will have two quick buttons allowing it to open and lay on the second panel. Then with the tailgate down we have good access to battery and fuel.