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Offline JrFuel Hayden

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1050 on: July 03, 2017, 09:44:30 AM »
Not planing on checking valve lash with-out taking the fuel system apart ?, I agree with fuel pump location will be a problem.
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Offline ricardo1967

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1051 on: July 03, 2017, 10:56:26 AM »
Getting fuel lines and pump set up. Getting close.
Nice job on that mirror finish on the motor plate!

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1052 on: July 07, 2017, 02:21:01 PM »
finished detailing the old girl for a stint in a Museum. she's been sitting covered up in my garage for years, better she sits where  she can be viewed,enjoyed and maybe teach a thing or two to some  of the young  dudes about how they got it done in the early days.

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1053 on: July 10, 2017, 08:44:12 AM »
Great looking hotrod!
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1054 on: July 18, 2017, 12:24:36 PM »
That's great get them away from there video games maybe.

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1055 on: July 25, 2017, 09:12:24 AM »
I think I've finally got my 180" FED ready for an initial outing.  Below are some learnings and modifications made since I bought the built but never raced car earlier this year:
     New slicks and tubes (Hoosier 14.5 x 32.5")
     New safety belts
     Installed a gasoline primer system to improve starting
     New starter
     Converted to a 16 volt system (battery & charger)
     Replaced bad launch controller
     Cleaned out jets, lines and nozzles
     Removed 19° caster from the front axle (41° to 22°)
     Removed friction from steering system:
        Straightened bent shaft from steering wheel to box.
        Loosened, drilled and pinned the nut on the idler arm.
        Replaced rod ends on the tie rods (seized and/or tight balls).
        Modifed the transfer arm to remove drag (replaced standard bolt with a shoulder bolt)

 I will be going to National Trails Raceway outside of Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday July 26th.  I hope to post some pictures soon.

Thanks to all of you folks who answered my newbie questions.
Jim

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1056 on: July 25, 2017, 09:49:22 AM »
Good luck tomorrow.  Be Safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1057 on: July 25, 2017, 11:29:50 AM »
sweat have fun!!!!!!! 8)

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1058 on: August 25, 2017, 06:47:35 AM »
Ran it last night at a test and tune. Finally got it into the 4's.( 1/8 mile) Granted only a 4.96 but I've been at 5.00 for the last two outings. Now it's time to start on a real race motor.

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1059 on: August 25, 2017, 07:06:09 AM »
Sweat  :) IT STILL A 4
maybe i'll just go out and look a her, then I will want to take her out of her box! 

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1060 on: August 26, 2017, 04:51:05 AM »
Congrats Bob!! Did you go to Farmington or?

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1061 on: August 28, 2017, 07:57:46 AM »
Piedmont. Thursday night test and tune. The track is only a 40 minute drive from my house.

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1062 on: August 28, 2017, 04:43:00 PM »
Nice, I like piedmont. It is a bit of a pull for me to make on a week night though

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1063 on: November 21, 2017, 11:00:45 AM »
OK- it's a bit late BUT I have run it a few times at shows here in BF Missouri it has been good to me and likes the 85%  (I don't get around much anymore)

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #1064 on: May 27, 2018, 04:15:06 PM »
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