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On most distributors the oil pump blade is in line with the rotor. You should align the oil pump shaft with the number 1 plug so that when you install the dizzy it is at the number one plug. Make sure you already have the engine on the TDC fire number one position.

That is too bad, I was hoping you would get that new motor in.

Personally for that HP I would opt for the th350, lighter, and will handle that HP fine.

There have been a few. One here that was procharged. I have one that is 4bbl carbed, stock motor. The thumbnails show a roller cammed aluminum block and head motor which is pretty unusual. Is that your engine?

Happy Birthday Ron!

A true 700HP at the wheels will require a solid rear IMO. It has been done IRS but it's probably not the best route safety wise.

In a dirt track engine you can get away with a stock crank cause the tires are spinning most of the time. On asphalt that isn't true the torsional forces on the crank are greater and it just won't last in even moderate 400HP engines IMO. I'd suggest using a stock steel crank or even an eagle crank that can be had for around $400 or less new.

Happy Birthday Alan. What are you like 30 now. Must of got stuck in your youth! Hope it was a good one!

Happy birthday my friend!

That is a pretty basic question actually. You didn't mention what engine you have. If your HP is pretty close to stock then the stock mechanical fuel pump would suffice. Going electric would be an option but you need one specific for carb applications otherwise you will be looking at adding a fuel pressure regulator as well. Electric pumps don't suck very well so they need to be mounted low and next to the tank.

Not in my experience without spending alot of money.

Younger by the minute but older by the second! :lmao:

A good way is to change them with the rod on the crank. Most people use a rod vise.

Uh, no, but now that you mention it I guess you have. Congrats!

That is why I won't build another ladder bar car. The IC is fixed and with the 4 link you can adjust it so that doesn't happen. 9.90's here is like 8.80's there and the wheelies here are just too much IMO for me to drive consistently I can't imagine what they would be like at sea level. Neat to watch though!

I have heard many people say that drag racing is boring and requires no skill. I know different and I am sure that that was a handfull to drive just then. The faster the car the harder it is to drive. Good job stony keeping the greasy side down. Looks like it could have been alot worse.

Crane used to make a really neat solid roller that went by the TR series. 250/260 .600/.615 110LSA that really worked well in 302 327 engines. I don't see that anymore. Those heads will work pretty well on that engine as well but lack any real airflow for larger displacement IMO. The 302 will rpm about 800 to 1000 rpm higher than stated rpm ranges as they are typically based on 350 cubic inches, at least that is my experience. A grind in the 250 to 260 range and lift around .600 will be pretty stable IMO. The LSA will determine your powerband and I typically prefer a 106 to 108 however you may like something different.

The pressure will drop on the downside of a cooler. There is always pressure drop in a dynamic fluid flow system across a cooler or any piping at all for that matter.

IMO the more sophisticated the setup the harder it is to drive cosistently if your going to be a winner since there is no room for error during the brief launch and WOT period. Lots to think about getting right and the rush of the acceleration becomes and addiction.

Actually phil you look pretty cool dressed up as elvis on that little scooter. And if this is the hardest decision that you are having to make then your lucky.

Very Nice!

Oh, phil, BTW after watching all the vids it is no doubt that your crazy! Just thought you would like another opinion!

Phil if she loves you then she loves you warts, farts, skid marks in your shorts and all. The bike is not a deal killing, relationship ending, marriage busting thing. It's just a damn excuse. If its that far gone then kiss that damn thing gone and buy the bike. Women are a dime a dozen, especially ones that give ultimatums like that. And yeah, I been married, she died, have kids, been there done that!

The rod to cam lobe clearance issue is on cylinder #'s 2 and 5 respectively, so if assembling an engine using anything else is pointless.

Do what you want, it's your life and you will live with the consequences of whatever you do. For myself and myself only I live each day as it is the last. No regrets, no worries and when I die I will have done all I want to do.