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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Flip-up cowl

« on: May 26, 2020, 04:39:48 PM »

My FED chassis has never been easy to get in or out of, especially since I've gotten a little "older" (and 10 pounds bigger due to being here so much).  Of course, the effort getting in and strapped up is always more than worth it.  But, here's a little idea that's made getting in and out a LOT easier.  It's a cowl made out of .050" aluminum (using a homemade brake with a 4" pipe as the bending die).  The cowl flips up and open in the back.  I used the .060" side panels as pivot points with large bolts and locknuts to set the opening and closing tension.  The cowl actually stays open on it's own, although I'll probably put some positive struts and/or locks of some type in the cockpit.  "FED's Forever"!
(For some reason, I could not preview the attached five photos which are within the website size limit.  So, if you can't see any of them, please let me know.)

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Dual Idler camshaft gear drives - generally "bad" or "good" idea for a race SBC?

« on: May 26, 2020, 03:25:16 PM »

I've seen a lot of negative thoughts about dual idler cam gear drives in a race motor, but I've seen a couple of positive posts as well.  Since Pete Jackson drives can only be found used, I've just purchased a "USA-made" SA Gear dual idler drive for about $140.00.  The crank keyway (and/or timing marks) apparently are not accurate, but by experimenting with the bushings (and the cam gear position), I'll be able to get the 4 degrees of net cam advance I'm looking for.  However, due to negative comments from engine builders and racers, I'm getting the feeling I'd be better off (and safer) with a "higher end" race roller chain and adjustable cam gear set-up such as Comp Cams "ultimate" race roller chain which is about $180, or maybe a Cloyes unit?  A $1K Milodon, Jesel, or Summers Brothers unit is simply outside my modest race parts budget. 
Any thoughts?
Thanks.     

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Wanted to sell / Re: airheart front disc brakes

« on: April 27, 2019, 10:46:13 PM »

Do you still have these front brakes for sale please?

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Wanted to buy / Re: Wanted to purchase - Simpson CH3NO2 helmet - stock flip-up type large or X-large

« on: April 27, 2019, 10:40:31 PM »

Sorry for the very late reply.  I’ve bought a new helmet and I’m modifying it with a built in respirator.  But, I have not done the modification work yet.
Do you have a CH3NO2?  If so, what’s the size, condition, and price please?

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Shorty PG has started hitting very hard when put into reverse

« on: January 15, 2018, 04:57:43 AM »

Any thoughts as to why my shorty PG (with stock case, brake, and aftermarket race internal parts), and which still runs great in both forward gears, has started to hit very hard when put into reverse, even though idle has not been increased?
Thanks.

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Wanted to buy / Re: Wanted to purchase - Simpson CH3NO2 helmet - stock flip-up type large or X-large

« on: December 29, 2017, 12:18:40 PM »

Thanks Steve

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Wanted to buy / Wanted to purchase - Simpson CH3NO2 helmet - stock flip-up type large or X-large

« on: December 15, 2017, 12:44:36 PM »

Wanted - Simpson CH3NO2 (they are discontinued) flip-up type respirator helmet, need a large or X-large..  Referrals greatly appreciated and willing to pay a finders fee to help me locate one if a purchase results.

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Wanted to sell / Re: For sale 15 Simpson boots and gloves

« on: October 05, 2017, 11:22:31 AM »

 Could you send me email photos or text photos of the boots and gloves, or post photos via the forum?

Thanks. 
Jay  Chalmers
Jaychalmers@comcast.net
Ph 615-476-7632