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Title: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: tcoupekyle on October 09, 2022, 07:18:23 PM

Finally got enough of the pieces of the puzzle together to fire the dragster.
Should be ready to run soon!


https://photos.app.goo.gl/23rQGKJrHYebw8Jq9

Title: Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: Finnish Fireball on October 10, 2022, 01:29:26 AM

Congrats, sounds healthy!

Title: Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: JEFF/21C on October 10, 2022, 01:37:47 PM

It doesn't matter how many motors I've built i always get butterflys when I first start them. there has only been two that something happened on start-up cams shaft turned into broomsticks and it was when they removed the zinc out of the oil and no one was aware of it. I blamed comp cams they asked me questions even the type of oil and every thing was good , I called another cam company and they told me about the change in oils.
nice looking motor

Title: Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: tcoupekyle on October 10, 2022, 04:19:30 PM

Hahaha same!! I always get butterflies. Be it a stock engine or something like this I'm always nervous. Worried about if I remembered to check everything.

Title: Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER on October 10, 2022, 07:04:51 PM

Very nice.
The ignition system looks interesting. Is that something you built or is it aftermarket?

Title: Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: tcoupekyle on October 11, 2022, 04:50:49 AM

It's just a Mallory mag and an rcd drive

Title: Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: lake_harley on October 11, 2022, 08:06:00 PM

Sounds great! But, I don't think I even saw a smile on your face?! If I fired up something like that in my driveway I'd have to have plastic surgery to get rid of the grin.

Lynn

Title: Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
Post by: tcoupekyle on October 12, 2022, 04:09:04 AM

Hahahaha, I'm pretty sure I was smiling. At least on the inside! Lol