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Thanks guys, Stock Dizzy went to Pertronix, it's done and on it's way home tomorrow. Will keep you posted when I get to the bonneville car...
Point taken.... thanks for the schooling. I guess attaining top speed is different theory than left circles. On and off the pedal requires...
Maybe I am applying V-8 technology, but I am possibly under the wrong impression that a shorter stroke allows you to spin at a higher RPM. 270's...
Got lucky.... found a 49-53 6V and it will work perfect.... Now I have to come up with a price...... Left sided 50 year old starter.....?????...
Perfect then for Drag applications???? I know someone who would just LOVE to have these.... eh Rocket Joe????
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that they are Galvanized.... you can see some rust on them is certain places.... woops... pertinent detail I'm...
Thanks guys, I put them up against the Y block heads I have and no go. They do fit Early olds 88 but the water necks are a mystery. My...
BALANCE IT!!! Blue line (shot peened etc.) will cost you $300, balance alone will cost you $150 and it DOES make a difference!!!! Some many...
fifty bucks.... hehehehe
Can you give some history about the "make your own" log manifold kits??? I am unfamiliar with them. P.S. Aren't the "Y" block ports vertical???
no.... there isn't....
I thought TERPU was gonna post these pic's..... we stumbled across these the other day.......
more pics!!!!!!!
Awesome build! What are you using for Rockers, push rods and lifters??? Or is that a secret???
I was so impressed what Rocker Arm Specialties did for a customer on this Rocket 88 that I am sending them a set for the 302 project. Here are...
I would want the clutch and the flywheel. Tactile 3D is more accurate that a 2D drawing. I agree though.... more time in set up that actual...
I've met Pete, but not Poppy, Louise or Amelia!!! 'sup?? Great names though. People with character do this kind of stuff... my Harley was named...
The truck's name is "Nelson". It's Pop's middle name and I am building it for him. http://s1185.photobucket.com/home/speakfordadead/index
The bad guy shoulda never made it to jail.....
Our first son's first car was a 4x4 1977 Ford 100 stepside pick-up. Pops had put an old Sportsman class 400 racing engine in it and after CA went...
Here they are... http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums/z358/speakfordadead/Wayne%20stuff/Nash/
You are so right no55mad. I feel like pops was a hoarder but after I get into some of his stuff it's really cool. Thanks Pops!!! Now all I have...
Ran accross a Nash cap and Rotor with dual point ignition that has a "Fisher Ignition" stamp on the outer ring. I'll post pics later. It's a two...
PS.... I have 248 cranks... you'll need the shorter stroke!!!
Ummm... I thought to GMC 302 was a torque Monster. Better to use a 270 for hp??.... Most the Bonneville guys I know are using 270's.... But...
my job, although not attractive, certainly interesting, at times even amusing. Please..... wear clean underwear, it cuts down on the the "man,...
I have a few Delong flathead cams... if you are interested i'll get you some numbers...
Happy Easter to all. 1John 3:16.... My projects are coming along quite well. My goal is to have the 1941 GMC rolling before the end of racing...
grass clippings.... chlorophyl is a great anti-odorant. use it all the time at estate sales
Thanks Willy, he wants to go with either a 6v or 12v starter and his current ring gear is 145t.... what would the corresponding starter gear...
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