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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.

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide Questions

« on: June 08, 2023, 08:44:24 AM »

 tcoupekyle IS RIGHT! You should feel the convertor i have used 9.5, 8 , and 7" convertors and you feel the engagement if it's too tight you can't get a proper idle

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide Questions

« on: June 06, 2023, 01:58:09 PM »

no .060 should be good, the min is .010 x the number of face plates 

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: New tri drive for FED

« on: June 05, 2023, 06:48:57 AM »

NICE! What does it look like mounted?

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide Questions

« on: May 29, 2023, 06:03:19 AM »

without being there it's hard to analyse, type f trans fluid is what you should use.clutch clearance should be on the loose side. band adjustment is very important every 6 runs.should feel 1st engage just as you would a street car

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Tires

« on: May 24, 2023, 12:05:29 PM »

 I called hoosier and talked to a tech we ran 33x10.5 on 12" rims only had a injected alky 406sbc  worked well, even on not very well preped owtlaw tracks
the best thing is to call!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Getting Closer

« on: March 08, 2023, 11:54:56 AM »

alot of people get away doing it your way,alot of pressure starting up a new build, been doing it since I was a teen and now 75 and I still get nervous

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Getting Closer

« on: March 08, 2023, 07:17:48 AM »

since the late 60's I've always primed the oil system either removing the dist. and using a mechanical adapter and drill or air over oil system that way you don't have any moving parts that might be dry.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Getting Closer

« on: March 05, 2023, 09:27:18 AM »

nice going! there are no silly question you just have to filter the answers. you should not have any problems looks similar to our car the first time out. make sure you purge the air out of the cooling system, it has to be vented at the intake any time the rad is lower than the intake.