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Front Engine Dragsters / Chassis up dates for 2.4 D and 2.2D
« on: March 20, 2024, 12:06:26 PM »
I am finally trying once again to put this FED together. It was recently certed for 2.4D 7.99-6.00 . It seems like some stuff over the years has been missed and or overlooked. such as an anti pion rotation bracket/device on the rearend. Also there are no bars in the floor area between the rear end up rights and the engine plate uprights. All the cars I have looked at have these from N/TF down to 7.50 cars. This is an older Dave Uyehara car he welded up for me ( his old Jr. Fuel car from early 90's) .  I have the latest and greatest SFI 2.2D and 2.4 D spec books. I think I have the pinion rotation device options figured out but the v bars in the floor I find nothing mentioned , not even in the TF specs (2.2D). Any one out their able to point me to the written specs on these floor bars ? I would call Dave Uyehara but he is retired and sold the shop.

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Drag Racing / Norm Wheeldon Passes
« on: February 03, 2024, 10:01:04 AM »
I got the news the other night that Norm Wheeldon died . Norm was well known in England for his "Two Much" FED powered by twin blown alky SBC's. For many years he would come to the states and meet me at the March meet in Bakersfield. He was a welder fabricator and had a good career with March Chassis and also The F1 team of Benetton racing. In his younger days he ran a roadster class at the drags ( 3.8 six jaguar power) with a great deal of success. Later with a blown sbc RED he managed to secure the European T/A title . Not only did he build his own two much twin engine car but he also built a single version for Nigel and James Charman to run at the Nostalgia events at Santa Pod raceway . His cars were extremely well crafted and detailed in the build . I enjoyed spending time with Norm many times at the March Meet and then also on his home turf at Santa Pod. I will miss him greatly.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Clutch can blow back struts
« on: January 06, 2024, 01:42:20 PM »
Changing out the after market PG trans for Lenco two spd and clutch. Any of you guys have good pix of how the blow back struts were done on your chassis ? I know there are 16 ways to skin a cat and the cat is not fond of any of them , at the same time I don't want to reinvent the wheel is some one has a good  one that rolls well .

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Drag Racing / Sacramento finally closing
« on: November 29, 2023, 08:19:22 AM »
After several years of doom and gloom announcements about closing Sacramento Raceway , it appears it is a reality. A buddy of mine sent me a clip off of Facebook showing the formal announcement. Looks like K-rails and containment walls and stands are going away etc. Certainly and End of an Era.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Going Lenco and clutch
« on: April 06, 2023, 03:03:45 PM »
How much room do I need from axle centerline (9"ford) to backside of engine plate to fit an 8 5/8" can with CS-1+reverser and still install and remove it without moving engine in the process ?

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Jon's Wheel House / Tire size 69'-72' seasons
« on: March 01, 2023, 11:49:15 AM »
What size tire was used by TF from 1969- 1972 ?

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Drag Racing / 2022 Dragstalgia Santa Pod
« on: July 27, 2022, 04:59:50 AM »
Just got back from England yesterday. Spent couple of weeks with the in-laws and also took the time to go to the Santa Pod Dragstalgia event. Had a blast hung out three days with Norm Wheeldon (Two Much double engine blown small block FED) and Nigel Charman and his son James (Blown SBC Donovan alu. block FED ). Met a lot of other racers while there and many do business with Spud . If you ever have a chance to go I am sure you will enjoy it.  The racing is a little different than over here how they do eliminations  but still enjoyable . They had a big field of vintage drag bikes also that was great to  see. The Old man of British and european drag racing made his final pass and hung up his helmet and goggles . I think he was 87. Good Times. If I can I will post a few photos next day or two.

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Roo Man's Room / extra holes in motor plate
« on: May 20, 2022, 02:22:24 PM »
On my FED the motor plate is drilled for late Chrysler and BBC/SBC  When my BBC is bolted in, there are partial holes showing due to the Chrysler pattern, is this a problem ? Also is 40" from axle centerline to back of motor plate enough room for clutch can (8 5/8"-8 1/8")  and 2 spd lenco with reverser ? I realize I might have to slide engine forward to service trans that is alright just not sure if it will fit. couple years back I was told a min. dimension and can't find it in my notes. I plan on going to clutch and 2 spd set up in future.

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Spud Miller's Cave / stainless tubing for injector lines
« on: April 28, 2017, 09:17:56 PM »
What wall thickness should be used for making my injector lines? I was going to order some long lengths of seamless tubing and saw that it is available in several wall thicknesses but wasn't sure which one would be best for this application.

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