Author Topic: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?  (Read 858527 times)

Offline GlennLever

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #75 on: March 25, 2013, 08:28:57 PM »
Had a great day, fired the dragster up and all systems are go. Everything on the new datalogger worked. Had one of my new sponsors decals put on the trailer. Heading to Evadale TX Friday to race on Saturday!

Opening day here is 25 days away, and it is still below 32. I hope to fire the "new" engine this Saturday.
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #76 on: March 25, 2013, 08:30:57 PM »
I moved some dust around on mine does that count? ;) Mine is starting to be a hold all :-[ See how much I can lay on it that don't go on it!

Randy!

YES! you have to do that otherwise untouched projects are like magnets, they attract everthing in the garage and soon they are covered with stuff.
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #77 on: March 25, 2013, 08:34:09 PM »
No work on the car today. An all time record snowfall here ( 18.5 "). Crazy!! On the anniversary of ice storm in 1978 that had me working 18 hours a day for two weeks.

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #78 on: March 25, 2013, 08:36:35 PM »
No work on the car today. An all time record snowfall here ( 18.5 "). Crazy!! On the anniversary of ice storm in 1978 that had me working 18 hours a day for two weeks.
For a change that storm is going to completely miss us!
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #79 on: March 28, 2013, 07:51:40 AM »
Bolted the hat on, getting close, I think this Saturday we will try an fire it.





Made a small modification to the hat so that it is easier to bolt on.





Come on guys post up what you are doing, no matter how small a project, did you sit in it an make motor noises?
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #80 on: March 28, 2013, 10:05:42 AM »
I charged the batteries...all the winter-work and reassembly is done. First race is April 6 at
Denton, TX. There should be alot of FEDs & altereds at the first race for the SHRA.
How many of you guys are ready to go racing??
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #81 on: March 28, 2013, 03:35:15 PM »
Look's good It's gonna be tough to see around that blower!
just point and click !! That's what I do. .
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #82 on: March 29, 2013, 07:42:27 AM »
Just got my block back from the machine shop yesterday . It's been there for 3 month's I desided to put billet main caps on it and it took almost 9 weeks to get them so I am way behind I plan on working on it all day . I will try to post some pictures later .

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #83 on: March 29, 2013, 07:53:42 AM »
Just got my block back from the machine shop yesterday . It's been there for 3 month's I desided to put billet main caps on it and it took almost 9 weeks to get them so I am way behind I plan on working on it all day . I will try to post some pictures later .

Michine shop jail, we all know it well, keep us posted. Pictures!
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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #84 on: March 29, 2013, 08:07:54 AM »
Line form the fill tank to the coolant system is installed.

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #85 on: March 29, 2013, 01:01:13 PM »
Ok Going to try and post some pictures . I took my trans apart today . I have to get the case re certed.

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #86 on: March 29, 2013, 01:09:55 PM »
Everyone say's you need to run a kevlar band This is a red lined band and it has over 100 runs onit and still brand new My clutches are not so good 

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #87 on: March 29, 2013, 04:08:41 PM »
i got mine up and running. i've been using headers from the tube car but can't put the rail on the ground because they hit. i have the header flanges made up and zoomies are ready for somebody to weld them. once that's done i can test the car at my fathers driveway.  :) getting a new battery tomorrow. started the setup for the 471 on the dummy block. this is going to take some time. when i finish that i will have 3 different setups i can run, carb, b&m and 471. gonna drive my son crazy...this is going to be fun.  :) :)

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #88 on: March 29, 2013, 05:36:12 PM »
 :P I worked hard all (most of the) day to earn more money to spend on hot rod parts! Had a good day grinding stumps for the city (school). Will weld on brackets for remote oil filter tomorrow. Got my oil filter lines made up yesterday. Still need to fab a blower belt guard and fuel shutoff lever and install said cable. Then we're down to wiring connections and dropping the dist. in.  Then....add fuel/oil and battery+ make noise. Woo Hoo!

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Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« Reply #89 on: March 29, 2013, 05:57:18 PM »
Now this is more like it!
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