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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: fuel tank vent size

« on: February 22, 2019, 08:10:39 PM »

Thanks dreracecar!

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Style oil filter

« on: February 17, 2019, 09:17:12 AM »

I use a spin on Napa Gold 1061 in my alky sbc, makes about 60 psi, no problems.

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Electronics / Re: Camera

« on: February 13, 2019, 07:43:26 AM »

I'm using an SJ4000.  I'm electronics challenged, but, I'm able to use it.  I've used it in the cockpit, and videoing the launch.  Seems to work well, but, I can't find out how to remotely turn it on.  Maybe it doesn't have one?

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: fuel tank vent size

« on: February 06, 2019, 09:18:41 PM »

Thanks to all that replied and the info from Spud.  That's what I'm looking for. Thanks again!

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Spud Miller's Cave / fuel tank vent size

« on: February 05, 2019, 09:14:09 PM »

What is the proper size for a fuel tank vent when running alky with mech injection and a 1/2 pump, with a -10 line to the pump from the tank?  The tank is 4 gallons and mounted about 4 feet in front of the engine.  Also at the hit, is it possible for the fuel to slosh back due to g forces and close the rollover vent, thereby not allowing the tank to vent?  The rollover valve is mounted on the top rear of the tank.  Thanks.

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Spud Miller's Cave / car lift

« on: May 15, 2018, 09:45:32 PM »

What do you guys use to get your car up off the shop floor so that you can work on it easier?  I've got a 4 post lift that I use and it works pretty well, but, since my altered is pretty narrow sometimes it's a pain to lean far enough in to work on the car on account of the ramps.  However it's great for work under the car as there are no cross bars in the way.  Does any company make a lift designed for narrow cars?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: First run...

« on: May 10, 2018, 07:43:14 PM »

I have the exact same radiator on my Enderle hat injected 421 sbc altered.  I agree with the other posters, you most likely have air pockets.  When I fill my radiator, I actually raise the rear of the car up about a foot to help it purge the air out of the system while I run the electric water pump.  Then after a while I let it down and keep running the pump.  All told, I usually run the pump about 20-30 minutes to get all the air out.  Even then, after the first time at the track after several heat cycles, and after it has cooled completely down overnite, I have to add a small amount so that the water level is about 1-2 inches below the radiator cap.  This radiator works well for me in my altered which I bracket race and drive from pits to track and back to pits.  Only thing that I don't like about it is I have not figured a way to convert from a rubber radiator hose to braided hose.  But hey, rubber hoses work for thousands and thousands of miles in street cars don't they?

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: M5 Temp gain?

« on: December 26, 2017, 08:43:14 PM »

Thanks to both replies.  As soon as I can get to the track, Ill let you know how it runs on M1 and M5, but, it may be late Jan or Feb. or later, hopefully not.

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Spud Miller's Cave / M5 Temp gain?

« on: December 25, 2017, 06:39:07 PM »

When tuning with M5, how much water temp gain in a 1/8th mile run should you look for?  Do you use the same 10-15* gain that you use for M1?

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: Enclosed body?

« on: July 02, 2017, 06:58:38 PM »

Thanks Curly!  Jr. Fuel, do you circulate the water, or just block the ports off?

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Spud Miller's Cave / Enclosed body?

« on: July 02, 2017, 07:56:04 AM »

I have a 125in altered with a 421sbc with a enderle hat system. Best time so far 5.09@134.  From the front of the engine forward is completely open, with a laydown radiator, trans cooler, and alum 4 gal fuel tank in the very front.  My question, if I enclosed that and put a nose on the car, how much better et and mph could I expect?

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Roo Man's Room / Re: front spindle yoke

« on: June 26, 2017, 06:40:18 PM »

Thanks guys!  That's the info that I am looking for!  If the spindles need to be rebushed and sized, does anyone do that?  Many thanks to all that have replied.

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Roo Man's Room / front spindle yoke

« on: June 26, 2017, 08:17:25 AM »

Hi guys.  I have a 125" Spitzer altered with the tripod front end.  I believe it has Anglia front spindles. The steering has recently got real stiff, so, I found that the front spindle yoke, where it mounts to the king pin, I'm not sure I'm calling these parts correctly, correct me if I'm wrong.  The yoke and the king pin are very hard to rotate with the tie rod removed and the tire off the floor.  How do you go about fixing this problem?  I've never had it apart, and bought the chassis as a roller.  I think the chassis was built in the mid 1980's.  It's got the steering shaft inside the top left side rail. 

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: injected sbc hard to start

« on: December 14, 2016, 07:10:51 AM »

glofria, Thanks for the reply.  My fuel pump is as low as I can get it, and still be above the lower chassis tube bottom.  So, the fuel pump is actually lower than the fuel level in the tank.  Thanks for the info on how much pressure to use in the idle check valve.

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: injected sbc hard to start

« on: December 12, 2016, 07:36:56 AM »

Thanks to Curley and BK for your replies.  That's the info that I'm looking for, I'll try that next spring when I drag it back out.