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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Alley Oop II

« on: November 14, 2023, 07:08:35 AM »

good for you, I was always intrigued by pontiac 4, have never seen one in person. looking forward to seeing your progress.

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Alley Oop II

« on: November 13, 2023, 01:27:52 PM »

your brother's car looks neat, but it sounds like yours is going to be a fed. what are you planning for a power plant?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: type clutches used

« on: November 12, 2023, 09:38:32 AM »

I should have stated this was in the late sixties and early seventies and didn't have access to info available to-day it was mostly word of mouth and national dragster

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: type clutches used

« on: November 10, 2023, 07:34:27 AM »

I tried using stock style clutches and they would come-apart ended up using mcleod solid disc clutch( with no marcel(sp) but with a sprung hub with both a 3 finger and diaphragm pressure plate.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: compression and bore increase hp gain?

« on: November 08, 2023, 08:17:50 AM »

I think there are typos! need more info but from I understand maybe this is a na motor on alky,bigger bore normally helps head flow and higher compression if it a result of a bigger dome sometimes impedes flow and combustion, which might require dual plug heads depending on heads  if after market heads call tech and ask questions.
Gordon is right need more info on your set-up

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: direct drive

« on: October 31, 2023, 07:44:41 AM »

do you have the complete motor and injection system?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: direct drive

« on: October 30, 2023, 12:56:17 PM »

do you have a manual bellhousing or scattershield OLDS  had unique blocks and extended over the clutch or torque convertor. you could mount any 3 speed and rotate so shifter levers are on the top for more foot clearance . i started to make an adapter to mount a 4l60e to  371 BECAUSE I didn't like the ones that are available, just too many projects.
GOOD LUCK!

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: how to seal header gaskets

« on: October 29, 2023, 09:12:07 AM »

i've found that it more in the type of fasteners than the gasket that lessens the chance of leakage, and flange thickness and support also help

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Posting Question

« on: September 26, 2023, 07:10:49 AM »

i've replied and they don't always get posted no biggy, I like to see and compare what other people are doing and experience. always had problem posting pictures!

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide Questions

« on: August 22, 2023, 07:40:26 AM »

that is what it's for the smiles, when you stop smiling it's no more fun!

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Looses oil pressure

« on: August 16, 2023, 01:52:05 PM »

denverflatheader is most likely right, bad pan design,oil level to close to the crankshaft,or lack of oil control and if oil drains back from the top end and you have a good windage tray and oil pick-up placement and design. I've had problems with pans in the past.

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide Questions

« on: August 02, 2023, 08:47:10 AM »

I,ve run various powerglides with modulator vacuum disconnected  never had a problem, always sharper up shifts when using stock valve body I've broken stock band and incurred wear on the drum(not flat . you only learn by doing!

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide Questions

« on: August 01, 2023, 02:01:36 PM »

I used TCI servo like I stated in another post checked band adjustment about every six runs other than that, I didn't have many problems

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 2nd Test Session This Evening

« on: July 18, 2023, 04:56:18 AM »

I have a question? where ts everyone, and why is there no one posting. I for one like to see what others are doing and how they are doing it.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 2nd Test Session This Evening

« on: July 15, 2023, 08:15:03 AM »

GOOD FOR YOU! we should all be out, but we're not.