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> I have to frick with a brake system fix this week. Anyone want to
> help me with it?
>
> Oh yeah and Happy New Year.
Yeah, I'll help. Just bring it on over to my place in Atlanta and I'd be
happy to take a look at it for you.
We didn't do the "Off-Topic New Year's thread" last year. Would you like to
continue the tradition in this thread or should we start a new one?
--
Ken
ThunderSnake #51
In article <zkDtf.5486$nj1.1967@fe06.lga>, John
<mooresjc@chartermi.removethisandonedot.net> wrote:
> "CobraJet" <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in message
> news:311220051258074183%coiled@basking.hiss...
> > In article <7WAtf.5457$nj1.877@fe06.lga>, John
> > <mooresjc@chartermi.removethisandonedot.net> wrote:
> >
> >> "Big Al" <sal1@qwest.net> wrote in message
> >> news:Wqptf.33$Fw2.3559@news.uswest.net...
> >> > Our group is drying up. Sniff....
> >> >
> >> > Happy New Year,
> >>
> >> Happy New Year, Al!
> >>
> >> It's been a grand year for me! I beat melanoma and got the Mach 1! I
> >> visited the local engine builder yesterday to begin discussions of "Phase
> >> III". Bwahahahaha!
> >
> > Let's hear about your plans.
>
> Hell's Bells! Look what slithered in for the New Year. How are ya?
>
> No solid plans at the moment. I'm just fleshing out some of my options.
> This local engine shop just opened up about 6 months back.
> http://backwoodsracing.com
>
> I was in China when they had their open house/BBQ/smokeout/woofer
> toss/loudest stereo/chassis dyno day, so I stopped by since I was off work.
> I got the $0.05 tour, but their Ford man was not in. I'll go back when he's
> in. They have some nice equipment, a lot of it new - a CWT crank balancer,
> CNC V30 engine machining center, Stuska engine dyno, Mustang chassis dyno,
> sandblaster, bake oven, shot blaster, and spray washer.
>
> My range of options are leave the motor as is to drop in an aluminum
> sideoiler. The most probable option is build-up the existing motor. Bore
> it, stroke it, deck it, hydraulic roller cam, CJ heads, hardened valves and
> seats, headers, new manifold, new carb, new ignition, beef up some
> traditional weak points on the chassis. It all depends on what I find I
> have in the car this winter. I know it's not numbers matching.
>
> I also need to rebuild the toploader - 2nd gear synchronizer is worn. I
> have e-mailed David Kee for a quote. I'm going to contact a local guy next
> week in Bay City. When this is done, I'll put in a new clutch, release
> bearing, etc. I'll be sure these components match with the eventual motor
> build-up I do.
>
> I want it to be in between stock and wild, say 400-500 hp. I'm leaning
> towards the 500 end! I want the idiot ricers at the stop lights to KNOW
> they will be smitten from the face of the earth if they so much as think
> about revving their toy engine at me!
I don't think an aluminum block is necessary for that power range.
Nor is a roller cam, really. I'd build around a 431-inch 390. If your
existing engine runs OK for now, I would take the sneaky route and hunt
around for 360 truck engine in a junkyard to build on the side. The
yard guys usually can't give those away. But, it will give you a
390-bore block that you can start building up a stroker on the side for
cheap without disabling the Mach.
I can probably spec out the whole motor for you.
>
> Hissss!, it feels good to flex that big block muscle!
>
> I'll chime in as I explore my options when I have more details. I
> definately want input from the Snakes.
"CobraJet" <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in message
news:010120061216282997%coiled@basking.hiss...
> In article <zkDtf.5486$nj1.1967@fe06.lga>, John
> <mooresjc@chartermi.removethisandonedot.net> wrote:
>
>> "CobraJet" <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in message
>> news:311220051258074183%coiled@basking.hiss...
>>
>> Hell's Bells! Look what slithered in for the New Year. How are ya?
>>
>> No solid plans at the moment. I'm just fleshing out some of my options.
>> This local engine shop just opened up about 6 months back.
>> http://backwoodsracing.com
>>
>> I was in China when they had their open house/BBQ/smokeout/woofer
>> toss/loudest stereo/chassis dyno day, so I stopped by since I was off
>> work.
>> I got the $0.05 tour, but their Ford man was not in. I'll go back when
>> he's
>> in. They have some nice equipment, a lot of it new - a CWT crank
>> balancer,
>> CNC V30 engine machining center, Stuska engine dyno, Mustang chassis
>> dyno, sandblaster, bake oven, shot blaster, and spray washer.
>>
>> My range of options are leave the motor as is to drop in an aluminum
>> sideoiler. The most probable option is build-up the existing motor.
>> Bore
>> it, stroke it, deck it, hydraulic roller cam, CJ heads, hardened valves
>> and
>> seats, headers, new manifold, new carb, new ignition, beef up some
>> traditional weak points on the chassis. It all depends on what I find I
>> have in the car this winter. I know it's not numbers matching.
>>
>> I also need to rebuild the toploader - 2nd gear synchronizer is worn. I
>> have e-mailed David Kee for a quote. I'm going to contact a local guy
>> next
>> week in Bay City. When this is done, I'll put in a new clutch, release
>> bearing, etc. I'll be sure these components match with the eventual motor
>> build-up I do.
>>
>> I want it to be in between stock and wild, say 400-500 hp. I'm leaning
>> towards the 500 end! I want the idiot ricers at the stop lights to KNOW
>> they will be smitten from the face of the earth if they so much as think
>> about revving their toy engine at me!
>
> I don't think an aluminum block is necessary for that power range.
> Nor is a roller cam, really. I'd build around a 431-inch 390. If your
> existing engine runs OK for now, I would take the sneaky route and hunt
> around for 360 truck engine in a junkyard to build on the side. The
> yard guys usually can't give those away. But, it will give you a
> 390-bore block that you can start building up a stroker on the side for
> cheap without disabling the Mach.
>
> I can probably spec out the whole motor for you.
Mighty kind of you. I could use the help. Don't expect me to move fast
though, hell, it's taken me 2 to 2.5 years to get where I am now. If you
disappear from here, like you are prone to do, how do I reach you?
--
John - ThunderSnake #59
'69 Mach 1 w/ 390 4V
Wide Ratio Toploader
3.50 Traction-Lok
Acapulco Blue
Happy New Years Snakes.Just quit my last job and have enough time to open my
newsgroups again. Too many mandatory hours greatly reduces ones outlook on
their payrate.
Here's to a better year for all the Snakes.
--
>>Jason
"Big Al" <sal1@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:Wqptf.33$Fw2.3559@news.uswest.net...
> Our group is drying up. Sniff....
>
> Happy New Year,
>
> Al # 35
>
>
"CobraJet" <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in message
news:311220051250568329%coiled@basking.hiss...
> In article <Wqptf.33$Fw2.3559@news.uswest.net>, Big Al <sal1@qwest.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Our group is drying up. Sniff....
> >
> > Happy New Year,
> >
> > Al # 35
> >
> >
>
> Well, you and Pat are active racers. Where are your posts? What's
> the scoop on his Torino lately?
>
> I have to frick with a brake system fix this week. Anyone want to
> help me with it?
>
I gotta plenty of free time now if ya need a hand.
> Oh yeah and Happy New Year.
>
> --
> Spokesmodel for Arrogant Bastard Ale
In article <uKVuf.4255$ZA5.2243@fed1read05>, Jason
<Jason@NoOneHome.net> wrote:
> Happy New Years Snakes.Just quit my last job and have enough time to open my
> newsgroups again. Too many mandatory hours greatly reduces ones outlook on
> their payrate.
Hey, Jason, howzit goin' ? How are the Mustangs?
>
> Here's to a better year for all the Snakes.
Oh it will be.
CobraJet
>
> --
> >>Jason
> "Big Al" <sal1@qwest.net> wrote in message
> news:Wqptf.33$Fw2.3559@news.uswest.net...
> > Our group is drying up. Sniff....
> >
> > Happy New Year,
> >
> > Al # 35
> >
> >
>
>
In article <wRVuf.4256$ZA5.416@fed1read05>, Jason <Jason@NoOneHome.net>
wrote:
> "CobraJet" <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in message
> >
> > I have to frick with a brake system fix this week. Anyone want to
> > help me with it?
> >
>
> I gotta plenty of free time now if ya need a hand.
Thanks, but I was basically seeing if anyone wanted to do some brake
tech in this group, but I guess not. The P/O changed out the single pot
cylinder for a dual that doesn't appear to be a Fjord piece. All the
brakes (drums) are completely rebuilt (haven't inspected yet, but he
did a good job on the rest of the car), but it doesn't stop fer shit.
And if I really lean on the pedal, one of the right side wheels locks
up. I need to figure if this m/c is corrrect for the application, as I
know the valving is different for all drum versus disc/drum. And/or
perhaps the proportioning valve is off. It really feels like the front
brakes aren't doing diddly.
CobraJet
>
> > Oh yeah and Happy New Year.
> >
> > --
> > Spokesmodel for Arrogant Bastard Ale
>
>
"CobraJet" <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in message
news:040120062055474887%coiled@basking.hiss...
> In article <uKVuf.4255$ZA5.2243@fed1read05>, Jason
> <Jason@NoOneHome.net> wrote:
>
> > Happy New Years Snakes.Just quit my last job and have enough time to
open my
> > newsgroups again. Too many mandatory hours greatly reduces ones outlook
on
> > their payrate.
>
> Hey, Jason, howzit goin' ? How are the Mustangs?
>
Still sitting. Working as a mechanic for the last chunk of year has kept me
from wanting to wrench on things when I get home. The 69 has a eletrical
problem, carb issues and an oil leak on a fresh gasket setup. 73 still waits
for all fluids, belts, hoses, plus the hard to find equalizer bar bushings
for the BB.
> >
> > Here's to a better year for all the Snakes.
>
> Oh it will be.
>
> CobraJet
> >
> > --
> > >>Jason
> > "Big Al" <sal1@qwest.net> wrote in message
> > news:Wqptf.33$Fw2.3559@news.uswest.net...
> > > Our group is drying up. Sniff....
> > >
> > > Happy New Year,
> > >
> > > Al # 35
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Spokesmodel for Arrogant Bastard Ale
CobraJet <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in news:040120062106313522% coiled@basking.hiss:
> In article <wRVuf.4256$ZA5.416@fed1read05>, Jason <Jason@NoOneHome.net>
> wrote:
>
>> "CobraJet" <coiled@basking.hiss> wrote in message
>
>> >
>> > I have to frick with a brake system fix this week. Anyone want to
>> > help me with it?
>> >
>>
>> I gotta plenty of free time now if ya need a hand.
>
> Thanks, but I was basically seeing if anyone wanted to do some brake
> tech in this group, but I guess not. The P/O changed out the single pot
> cylinder for a dual that doesn't appear to be a Fjord piece. All the
> brakes (drums) are completely rebuilt (haven't inspected yet, but he
> did a good job on the rest of the car), but it doesn't stop fer shit.
> And if I really lean on the pedal, one of the right side wheels locks
> up. I need to figure if this m/c is corrrect for the application, as I
> know the valving is different for all drum versus disc/drum. And/or
> perhaps the proportioning valve is off. It really feels like the front
> brakes aren't doing diddly.
>
> CobraJet
>>
>> > Oh yeah and Happy New Year.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Spokesmodel for Arrogant Bastard Ale
>>
>>
>
is the master cyl bigger in the front or are they the same size??? KB
--
ThunderSnake #9 Warn once, shoot twice
460 in the pkup, 460 on the stand for another pkup
and one in the shed for a fun project to yet be decided on
Linear Mode
