Dumbo The Flying Elephant

Larry Hill · 08-12-2021, 02:11 PM

Not working on Dumbo but working on the pink car. Trying to improve on track performance. We shall see.

Larry Hill · 08-13-2021, 07:30 AM

We changed rod bearings last time to a different brand and it has seem to greatly reduce the micro welding of the shell to the bore of the rod.

Purchased a Harbor Freight 1/2 ton engine stand what a disappointment. Instead of the engine with a nose up angle it’s a prominent nose down position. Not a good product. I know, I know, what did I expect!

340Cuda · 08-13-2021, 10:55 AM

Larry,

You might be happier with this one:

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...and-69522.html

Perhaps they would let you return the one you have and trade up to this one.

However you will have to double your investment.

Investment may be a bad choice of words. We have a mutual racing friend who says that any money spent on drag racing is not a good investment!

Bill

Larry Hill · 08-16-2021, 08:00 PM

525 miles later the 440 block is honed. This is the block that needs the new pistons and rings, but don’t have either one. As Jeff said it’s going to be plenty loose. I hope it gets me in at Indy. We should get a feel for performance at the BG Pts race.

Fathead50 · 10-12-2021, 05:11 PM

Hey Larry were you in Indy at the last NMCA event. I didn't get to cruise the pits that weekend. Also did you get the new gauges in the Cuda? it's Scott by the way lol!

Larry Hill · 10-14-2021, 07:15 AM

We were at St Louis. Gages are great! John and the rest of the Classic team do great work!

Fathead50 · 10-14-2021, 08:17 AM

when you get time can you send some pictures of the gauges in the dash .If you are able to get some close up and back to were you see the dash it would be great. Are you done racing for the season??

pmrphil · 08-20-2021, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

We changed rod bearings last time to a different brand and it has seem to greatly reduce the micro welding of the shell to the bore of the rod.

Purchased a Harbor Freight 1/2 ton engine stand what a disappointment. Instead of the engine with a nose up angle it’s a prominent nose down position. Not a good product. I know, I know, what did I expect!

Hey Larry - curious as to what brand you went from and to - care to elaborate?
Thanks, Phil

Larry Hill · 08-21-2021, 09:32 AM

Cleveite 77 to King.

Larry Hill · 09-02-2021, 02:02 PM

A/SA class is over and Steve won again, congratulations to Steve Wann. The good news for me is that our car is a little closer in performance than in years past. Going to Jeff Taylor’s shop to get some stuff worked on was for me a good decision. Thanks Taylor and Jeff

After Indy we will drain the brake in oil out and put some racing oil in.

Then back to Dumbo

08-12-2021, 02:11 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Not working on Dumbo but working on the pink car. Trying to improve on track performance. We shall see. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-13-2021, 07:30 AM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant We changed rod bearings last time to a different brand and it has seem to greatly reduce the micro welding of the shell to the bore of the rod. Purchased a Harbor Freight 1/2 ton engine stand what a disappointment. Instead of the engine with a nose up angle it’s a prominent nose down position. Not a good product. I know, I know, what did I expect! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-13-2021, 10:55 AM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,668 Likes: 3,844 Liked 793 Times in 336 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Larry, You might be happier with this one: https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...and-69522.html Perhaps they would let you return the one you have and trade up to this one. However you will have to double your investment. Investment may be a bad choice of words. We have a mutual racing friend who says that any money spent on drag racing is not a good investment! Bill

08-16-2021, 08:00 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant 525 miles later the 440 block is honed. This is the block that needs the new pistons and rings, but don’t have either one. As Jeff said it’s going to be plenty loose. I hope it gets me in at Indy. We should get a feel for performance at the BG Pts race. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2021, 05:11 PM	#5
Fathead50 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Hey Larry were you in Indy at the last NMCA event. I didn't get to cruise the pits that weekend. Also did you get the new gauges in the Cuda? it's Scott by the way lol!

10-14-2021, 07:15 AM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant We were at St Louis. Gages are great! John and the rest of the Classic team do great work! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-14-2021, 08:17 AM	#7
Fathead50 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant when you get time can you send some pictures of the gauges in the dash .If you are able to get some close up and back to were you see the dash it would be great. Are you done racing for the season??

08-21-2021, 09:32 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Cleveite 77 to King. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-02-2021, 02:02 PM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant A/SA class is over and Steve won again, congratulations to Steve Wann. The good news for me is that our car is a little closer in performance than in years past. Going to Jeff Taylor’s shop to get some stuff worked on was for me a good decision. Thanks Taylor and Jeff After Indy we will drain the brake in oil out and put some racing oil in. Then back to Dumbo __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817