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Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant
thanks for this build thread, Larry. As a daily auto repair shop owner/ worker and former racer I enjoy every word about the precision you are going through. Can't wait to see the results!
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08-15-2022, 03:11 PM
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Started to put the last head on then I realized the lifters will only go in before the head is installed. It's just one more stupid old man trick.
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08-16-2022, 01:59 PM
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No place for big hands and fingers, its busy up there.
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08-17-2022, 07:27 AM
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I got to make a tool that I can hang on a rockerarm and quickly check piston to valve clearance at split overlap. How I did it yesterday was slower than molasses on a real cold day in Nova Scotia. Got it done. It was interesting to see how the piston speed and the valve speed stayed in the same clearance for a number of crank degrees. There has to be some real smart folks doing this, me I just have to follow directions.
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08-17-2022, 05:46 PM
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Dumbo is starting to develop a little bit of a personality. I still need to button up the oil pan, but that will be tomorrow.
Today is Taco Tuesday a day late but the margaritas will be good. They won't be as good as Stan and Shella's but they will contain "grog" and imitation lime juice and salt. I know they will be bad for my diet, but oh well! |
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08-18-2022, 05:41 PM
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Ta-Dah
I just hope its not Ta-Dud! I hope to record a Dyno pull or two next week, good or bad. As Steve Kopein would say " I just got's to know " I know I'm not finished but there is a list of things I want to try on the next one. Patsy says I'm hopeless. Last edited by Larry Hill; 08-19-2022 at 06:55 AM. |
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08-20-2022, 07:13 AM
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Getting ready to go to the dyno I feel a little like Santa Clause. You know making a list and checking it twice to keep from forgetting something that is needed to be a successful trip. It took me at least 15 minutes to come up a list of items I think I need. A lot of spare this and spare that plus gas, oil, ICU, and computer.
I forgot I was low on fuel and meeting my file guy this morning at 8:30 am. The worst thing about this weekend is we are missing the Danny Coffman Memorial Race at Bowling Green. |
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