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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Finally taking the digger out on Sunday

« on: March 10, 2020, 08:33:44 PM »

No doubt!
Anybody else not be able to see over their engine? Think that's the spookiest part.

I thought that was why we drove them!!

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Gassers / Re: I need your help- Magneto kill switch circuit

« on: February 21, 2020, 06:47:38 AM »

I’ve used a NC contact with a relay years ago.  By powering on the battery switch on it will open the contacts and when you de-energize the relay the contact closes grounding out the mag.  What kind of mag will you be running?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Crowerglides

« on: February 20, 2020, 05:54:05 PM »

Each lever had nut and bolt on it weighing 16g so 96 in total

With that kind of weight on your arms I wouldn’t be afraid to add 6 grams total.  What you want to consider is total weight not weight per arm.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Crowerglides

« on: February 19, 2020, 07:17:20 PM »

16 grams for all 6 levers or 96 grams total 16 grams each lever?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Crowerglides

« on: February 12, 2020, 01:33:53 PM »

Probably going to get some kick back here. Do not worry about the small number stuff. I have friend that has .25 gram increments and IMO its just headache thats not needed with any thing other than top fuel clutch with ton of fingers. I always made changes in 2 gram increments and worked great, but was on pedal clutch.

I ran a East West 9” 3 disc and fought it went from blowing the tires off to walking through the clutch with a 2 gram change which as from what I was doing was the smallest change I could make.  Well after talking to the guy I sold that clutch to (he bought it as a spare) he would make .25 gram changes on his car with nylon washers I wish I thought of that.  But yes with my Crower 10” 2 disc I make 2-3 gram changes that make a difference.

Once you know how many grams are on your counterweights I would add 8-10% more and make a pass

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Crowerglides

« on: February 11, 2020, 01:49:20 PM »

With my pedal clutch I burn .005-.007 I know I have burnt more than that but my shift light would stay on... just add some weight to your arms not sure how many grams you currently have on your clutch but figure that out and go from there

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Slowing down Transbrake

« on: February 01, 2020, 07:41:17 PM »

Jon Hansen has 19” wheels available and tires for http://haydenent.com/Pages/TireKenda.html

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Slowing down Transbrake

« on: January 31, 2020, 06:17:07 PM »

Taller front tires may help

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Wheelie Bar net

« on: January 19, 2020, 04:33:25 PM »

Pretty sure DJ Safety can set you up.

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Wanted to buy / Re: WTB small oil tank

« on: January 13, 2020, 06:33:41 PM »

If Roo can’t find his and you cannot find anything else you can pick up one of these. Peterson tanks work pretty good

https://www.jegs.com/i/Peterson-Fluid-Systems/615/08-0003/10002/-1

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Potential FED Build

« on: December 26, 2019, 04:40:51 PM »

I agree with Bruce an 8 3/4 would be perfect and way more comfortable to have your legs go over.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Potential FED Build

« on: December 25, 2019, 06:30:03 PM »

I agree with the 4” ground clearance!  My first dragster I built had the 3” minimum it was difficult.  Buy the SFI specs 2.6A is good to 7.50 and you can build with mild steel tubing 2.4C is 6.0-7.49.  Of you decide you want to run a torsion front axle I have a brand new Mark Williams torsion bar and a wide front axle 44” king pin C-C if you may be interested

https://sfifoundation.com/drag-racing-chassis/

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Gassers / Re: 61 Falcon

« on: November 13, 2019, 07:52:43 PM »

Cool project I remember as a kid there was a little yellow Falcon that would come to the track with a 4 speed and launch with the front wheels sky high and would go through the traps in the 12’s wasn’t the quickest car but fun to watch

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: Not seeing any gains !

« on: November 06, 2019, 05:29:12 PM »

Bill call Mr Parks he has a trick piece that drives mag,fuel pump and I believe a vacuum pump if you are running one.

You mean you can run a FED w/o a mag? Hum I thought that was just standard issue.LOL

I have an RCD tri-drive in the spare parts closet I ran a mag, fuel pump, and an System One oil pump with it

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: Not seeing any gains !

« on: October 31, 2019, 01:20:51 PM »

Over the winter I did drop the compression from 14.5 to 12 to 1 and I also went to a 14 lbs oil ring from 11 lbs and a tool steel top ring from a gapless ! Jetting from a 88 jet on alky to an 84 with the 25 percent !

The drop in compression may be a reason for the drop in power also?  12-1 and 25% may be similar results as your 14.5-1 and 15% maybe