When it rains, it pours
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03/20/18 02:49 PM
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dvw
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A little maintenance this Spring I thought. New valve springs, tires, have a look at the bearings, trans, and shocks. Trans looks ok except a pile of metal on the magnet. Reaction shaft support and rings are toast. At least the rest looks like new (350passes). Found bad threads in #3 hole during comp testing. #3,#4 mains look a little suspect. Pull the motor. Water pump is coroded next to the motor plate, disassemble and mill flat. Pull the crank for mag, it's cracked, order a new Molnar piece. Rear coil springs are bent, rubbing on the shock, order new parts. Front shock leaks. Pull all 4, fronts will be rebuilt. Dyno the rears, curve is out to lunch. We'll see what happens when they come apart. Ok at least I'll clean the bottom of the car while I wait on parts. Oh , what is this? A cracked front frame rail. Now the entire front suspension gets pulled for access. Aren't race cars fun? Good thing I had some wins last year. Doug
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Re: When it rains, it pours
[Re: dvw]
#2469183
03/20/18 03:40 PM
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67mprfan
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But your car was working great with all you found now just imagine how much better it's going to perform
71 demon stock stroke 440/indy ez-1 running 10.10 @ 132.14 mph in the 1/4 and 6.36 @ 107.46 mph in the 1/8 not in the same weekend but It did it then I sold it. 67 Belvedere that worked it's way in the 10's
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Re: When it rains, it pours
[Re: dvw]
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03/20/18 03:54 PM
03/20/18 03:54 PM
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an8sec70cuda
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Ouch, good luck getting it back together! What brand of crank was it that cracked? How many passes on it?
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: When it rains, it pours
[Re: dvw]
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03/20/18 08:20 PM
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Wookie316
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Yes. Was putting rockers on this weekend to get motor running. When I was baring motor over to set valves a bunch of water came out of spark plug hole #4. So tore the head off. At the shop to be pressure tested. Awaiting the results. Glad I checked now vs 3 weeks from now. At least I have ample time to get it sorted.
1971 Plum Crazy Super Bee. 572 World Aluminum block with a Cope 727 & Dana 4.10 out back. 9.88 @ 138 with a 1.35 60 NA. Dialed back to 10.0’s. 4000 lbs with me in it.
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Re: When it rains, it pours
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03/20/18 08:40 PM
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Damn Doug you got rocked. I’m sure you will have it up and running again in no time. Great catch. Are you coming to Pittsburgh this year. Hope to have a beer with you.
Last edited by pittsburghracer; 03/20/18 08:41 PM.
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: When it rains, it pours
[Re: dvw]
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03/20/18 09:28 PM
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This stuff is high maintenance. Time and money. You did it right, finding the problems before they bite you.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: When it rains, it pours
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03/20/18 10:04 PM
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When people complain that their cars don't run right, or constantly breaking, this is how you stay in front of it. Good catch on all.
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Re: When it rains, it pours
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03/20/18 10:50 PM
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Dave Hall
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Actually pouring down rain here now... I too have a car with multiple "problems" that won't be raced without some serious time and money. You found some weak area's that need attention. Good job! It's amazing the things that call for attention when you are right there with a wipe rag. I used to remove the back tires (kind of a PITA) and wipe down the ENTIRE car after every race. I slacked on it the last few years racing it so gently in S/ST on the Div. trail. Now it needs everything! "And while I'm at it I really want to do this" snowballs into my brain and GOOD GOD it's NEVER ending!
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Re: When it rains, it pours
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03/20/18 11:19 PM
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Cracked front frame rail? That sounds bad.
'71 Duster '17 Ram 1500
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