H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Nmbr1GMfan · 01-27-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Seeing the bottom of the car it looks like the second and oil rings are doing a good job. See y’all in Florida.

The second ring looked like it had sealed up real quick, but had some rust on the top ring and tops of the cylinders so I thing the oil control was good. Top ring wasn't doing as well. See you in Orlando.

Nmbr1GMfan · 01-27-2021, 11:38 PM

Sorry not many pictures today. Seems like everything we touch we have to mess around with it or change stuff up, typical car stuff. Got the distributor collar set up, shifter is finished, starter in and wired, battery checked and charged, clutch linkage done, 1 header is tight and the other I'll wait till we see if the accusump lines fit. And Autumn is real happy because she has the dome light wiring figured out, just need to put the switch in. She was a trooper today worked on it this morning then went to work in the afternoon then came back after work, that's why she looks tired in this pic.

Frank Castros · 01-28-2021, 09:50 AM

She's a drag racer and I love that kid! I wish for you guys great success this season and will be rooting for you both.

Nmbr1GMfan · 01-28-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

She's a drag racer and I love that kid! I wish for you guys great success this season and will be rooting for you both.

Thanks Frank. This division really takes a toll on a racer, we're tired. Trying to work and get a car ready is tough. At the end of 2021 we will have 14 weeks from seasons end until the 2022 season starts, add in the holidays and if any significant work needs to happen it's a real dash.

Greg West · 01-28-2021, 02:49 PM

Enjoy your posts. Just curious about your clutch linkage, are you using the O.E. linkage? Have you changed the pedal ratio?

Thank you.

Nmbr1GMfan · 01-28-2021, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg West

Enjoy your posts. Just curious about your clutch linkage, are you using the O.E. linkage? Have you changed the pedal ratio?

Thank you.

Yes Greg stock type Z-bar extended with multiple holes for ratio change options, and stock fork. I can get you pictures if you need to see it. Certainly not perfection and could be improved upon but effective none the less.

Greg West · 01-28-2021, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the reply. I have about a 4:1 pedal ratio and the pedal is quite stiff. The pedal feel is about the same with either a SoftLok or diaphragm style clutch. I have a new Z-bar on order that I plan to modify to increase the ratio.

01-27-2021, 11:38 PM	#2
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Sorry not many pictures today. Seems like everything we touch we have to mess around with it or change stuff up, typical car stuff. Got the distributor collar set up, shifter is finished, starter in and wired, battery checked and charged, clutch linkage done, 1 header is tight and the other I'll wait till we see if the accusump lines fit. And Autumn is real happy because she has the dome light wiring figured out, just need to put the switch in. She was a trooper today worked on it this morning then went to work in the afternoon then came back after work, that's why she looks tired in this pic. __________________ Todd Greene

01-28-2021, 09:50 AM	#3
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,011 Likes: 2,705 Liked 2,767 Times in 979 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. She's a drag racer and I love that kid! I wish for you guys great success this season and will be rooting for you both.

01-28-2021, 02:49 PM	#5
Greg West Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 63 Likes: 31 Liked 52 Times in 22 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Enjoy your posts. Just curious about your clutch linkage, are you using the O.E. linkage? Have you changed the pedal ratio? Thank you.

01-28-2021, 06:26 PM	#7
Greg West Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 63 Likes: 31 Liked 52 Times in 22 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Thanks for the reply. I have about a 4:1 pedal ratio and the pedal is quite stiff. The pedal feel is about the same with either a SoftLok or diaphragm style clutch. I have a new Z-bar on order that I plan to modify to increase the ratio.