Dumbo The Flying Elephant

MickeyW · 11-13-2022, 05:49 PM

Welcome to the world of autobody work. We deal with this stuff on a weekly basis. They cut labor, they cut paint and materials.

Larry Hill · 11-18-2022, 07:36 AM

A tip of the hat to Don Kennedy for his work on getting the problems handled. Thanks Don

Larry Hill · 11-23-2022, 07:44 AM

Went to the body shop yesterday, one side is done and the other side is being worked on. We should have it easily done before Christmas.

Larry Hill · 11-24-2022, 08:20 AM

Thanksgiving day and after our meal with the extended family (26 I think) it will be a nice quiet day in the shop without interruptions.

It didn't happen.

Larry Hill · 11-29-2022, 01:01 PM

Setting coil bind clearance on 392 DP engine.
Check PAC spring height gage for zero. Check height add .103” retainer adapter. Subtract cup and spring shims from gross number to arrive at installed height. Subtract valve lift from installed height to get open spring height. Measure spring height at coil bind subtract open spring height and the result is clearance or interference at maximum lift. Adjust accordingly to get the number you want.

The Pac mic is the best I have ever used for accuracy and repeatability.

Larry Hill · 12-16-2022, 08:20 AM

We order a couple sets of valves on October 2, 2022 with a promise date of of mid December. I’m happy to say it was promises made and promises kept! Santa Clause has been very good to me.

340Cuda · 12-16-2022, 02:05 PM

Who was the vendor?

They deserve a public pat on the back.

11-13-2022, 05:49 PM	#1
MickeyW Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tn Posts: 14 Likes: 2 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Welcome to the world of autobody work. We deal with this stuff on a weekly basis. They cut labor, they cut paint and materials.

11-18-2022, 07:36 AM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,755 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant A tip of the hat to Don Kennedy for his work on getting the problems handled. Thanks Don __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

11-23-2022, 07:44 AM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,755 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Went to the body shop yesterday, one side is done and the other side is being worked on. We should have it easily done before Christmas. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

11-24-2022, 08:20 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,755 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Thanksgiving day and after our meal with the extended family (26 I think) it will be a nice quiet day in the shop without interruptions. It didn't happen. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 11-24-2022 at 10:19 PM.

11-29-2022, 01:01 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,755 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Setting coil bind clearance on 392 DP engine. Check PAC spring height gage for zero. Check height add .103” retainer adapter. Subtract cup and spring shims from gross number to arrive at installed height. Subtract valve lift from installed height to get open spring height. Measure spring height at coil bind subtract open spring height and the result is clearance or interference at maximum lift. Adjust accordingly to get the number you want. The Pac mic is the best I have ever used for accuracy and repeatability. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-16-2022, 08:20 AM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,755 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant We order a couple sets of valves on October 2, 2022 with a promise date of of mid December. I’m happy to say it was promises made and promises kept! Santa Clause has been very good to me. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-16-2022, 02:05 PM	#7
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,675 Likes: 3,869 Liked 804 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Who was the vendor? They deserve a public pat on the back.

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