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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Rear to trans

« on: January 07, 2015, 11:46:00 AM »

Loctite 222 (low Strength) for cast aluminum.
Using a higher strength like 242 can result in damaged threads when you try to remove them !
242 is for Steel & S/S and Not recommended for Aluminum, as per tech sheet........ I learned the hard way !!!
http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/files/File/A_FastenerTorqueCharts.pdf

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: How to paint body

« on: December 21, 2014, 03:22:09 PM »

Anodize then paint or PC. (No Primer)
Paint sticks to a freshly anodized surface like nobodies business, Then the non-painted surface is protected.
Ever handled a freshly anodized part, practically sticks to your hand ..... well so does the paint !
Not the least expensive but probably the best method. The Aerospace industry does this,
I process parts for them, that's how I know !
Keith

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Wanted to sell / Re: 15x10 SLOTS__MINT COND!!

« on: December 20, 2014, 05:43:13 PM »

What's the back spacing ?

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Wanted to sell / Re: FRAMEWORKS SHIFTER--RARE!!

« on: December 13, 2014, 05:34:06 PM »

Do those have a ratchet action, dedient or side gate ?
In other words, How easy does it go into neutral after shifting into 2nd ? As in unintentionally like
A hurst quarter stick.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Zoomies or not ?

« on: November 03, 2014, 09:07:38 AM »

Thanks for the Zoomies Bruce, They look great .......... Now for some Wire Spoke fronts & Slotted rears !

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Zoomies or not ?

« on: November 01, 2014, 08:32:59 AM »

or you can buy these right now  $325 and are only 1 hr away (6hr with traffic)
Takes 7 bolt heads

Dreracecar ...... Would be very interested in the headers . Please give me a call 619-251-8766 or 909-393-4222 thank you.

Thanks everyone for your input, it's very much appreciated ......... I'm going the full nostalgia look !
Yes, hand brake too !
Keith

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Zoomies or not ?

« on: October 30, 2014, 05:17:01 PM »

My set-up is a 1240 # FED, 358 Chv 14.2:1 comp -8 Alum Hds Inj Alcohol.
Would like to run Zoomies but I know there is more to it than just bolting a set on.
Have done some research but really cannot find the whole story.
The big question .....
When are Zoomies better or equal to collector headers ?
What should be done to the engine set-up to properly run Zoomies ?
Is there a better cam profile for Zoomies ?

Obviously the cool factor is High ! But if it's a performance reduction for my set-up then I'm staying with collector headers (for now)

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Battery Placement on a FED

« on: October 29, 2014, 11:00:04 AM »

If only using a small battery for on-board power (not starting) is a Remote Cutoff Switch still required at the rear of the chassis ?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Battery Placement on a FED

« on: October 25, 2014, 01:18:59 PM »

I just put this small Braille battery in my car. It weighs 17 lbs and has 722 cranking amps . My old battery weighed 38 lbs and was mounted further back in the chassis . I am hoping it will start the car with no assist

Very curious if this battery set-up worked out ?
I’m dealing with battery location issues, I don’t mind paying a lot for a battery and charging between rounds or even swapping batteries !
But very curious how well it cranks a high comp eng.
… Oh, BTW, Hello …… I’m New to FED.ORG