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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / PUMP PRESSURE CHECK

« on: August 05, 2018, 09:56:10 AM »

I have a TCI powerglide, I see a 1/8NPT port right in front servo cover angled downward.  Is this where I hook up my gauge to check pump pressure?  How much fluid will I lose when I remove the plug? 

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Dragster Radiator

« on: June 09, 2018, 09:34:17 AM »

Looking for a small radiator for our dragster, What are you guys using or what would you suggest?

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Transbrake

« on: May 30, 2018, 02:59:01 PM »

What are some common causes of a "part time" transbrake?  TCI shorty glide in RED. 

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Rear Engine Dragsters / At the Dragstrip at last

« on: May 28, 2018, 01:12:31 PM »

Got the car to the track for the first time. (xxxx money tree).  Licensing  and shake down passes. First time ever driving for my son Joshen. Did one drive thru to see if it went down ok. First 1/8 mile pass 6.42/112.4.  Next pass was 1/4 mile , his first ever, With an 1/8 time of 6.29/114.8 and a 1/4 mile at 9.73/141.5.   I know this doesn't seem like much to a lot of you guys ,but it was a major deal for a couple of guys in two car garage.     Ride along on our website @www. oggmotorsports.com.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Push rod Length

« on: March 18, 2018, 09:18:00 AM »

What would be the factors that would make you need to run longer pushrods?  Some are obvious but thought you guys have ran into many, just looking for info.    Thanks

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Jon's Wheel House / Rear Wheel Torque

« on: January 08, 2018, 03:25:17 PM »

I have 5/8-18 rear studs, what is the proper torque spec?  Weld wheels.  Thanks,  Scott

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Balancer Bolt Torque

« on: January 08, 2018, 03:13:02 PM »

What is the recommended torque spec for a 1/2-20 grade 8 balancer bolt, 1 inch thread engagement? Thanks,   Scott

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Compression Ratio

« on: July 27, 2017, 11:47:38 AM »

If a set of pistons is advertised at 12.5cr with 64cc chambers, and I have 58cc chambers what would I end up with for cr? I know there is a formula but I'm trying to do it the lazy way.   Thanks

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Trans shield re-cert

« on: March 25, 2017, 09:43:21 AM »

Can anyone give me info on getting my TCI Powerglide shield re- certified?  I can't find anything on there website, and when I try to send a message an error occurs.  Any help would be great.    Thanks

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Rear Engine Dragsters / New Website

« on: December 26, 2016, 05:29:17 PM »

For those of you suffering boredom, check out the website my son fixed up for us. We will keep it updated and expand as we go.  So check us out  www.oggmotorsports.com

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Spud Miller's Cave / Hard to start

« on: April 18, 2016, 05:47:54 PM »

Just looking for suggestions on what would make a N/A Mechanical Fuel Injected, Alcohol engine hard to start?  I know there will be lots of questions, I installed an on board primer system and still need to prime it.  Looking for your help.

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Rear Engine Dragsters / Last Time out this year

« on: October 10, 2015, 09:42:22 AM »

Had to get it out one more time, so we took it up to the local American Legion Post 86 for there annual car show.  Thought I send a pic of my high-dollar tow rig.   By the way 1'st place in car show.

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Spud Miller's Cave / BV leakdown

« on: August 29, 2015, 12:47:13 PM »

Need to check my bv leakdown.  Single butterfly unit on 4-barrel manifold, I have unit off engine and would like to set this on the bench.  My question is, all I have are runner nozzles, so I have 8 lines coming from my distribution block.  To simulate for my .028 nozzle jets, should I cap some of these lines?  Or would I be better off to put it back on the engine and check it?

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Spud Miller's Cave / Leak down tester

« on: August 02, 2015, 11:57:40 AM »

 Hey, Spud what do you recommend? I bought an el-cheapo and got my money's worth.  Now I need one that works, Do you offer one, or have a recommendation.

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Rear Engine Dragsters / Chassis Cert

« on: May 19, 2015, 04:35:26 PM »

Heading up to Osceola Saturday for the IHRA chassis cert day.  My first for IHRA, I did notice it is only half the price I pay for NHRA.  Looking to run Osceola, IN  and Martin, MI.   Looking forward to getting going.