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FE Technical Forum / Need advice on center section
« on: October 19, 2016, 12:43:23 PM »
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/5790741824.html

Not very knowledgeable on differential's only changing a few out in my time, specifically 9".  I Have been exchanging emails with owner on the above full spool.  I'm just looking for some cheap HP when I go to the track  2-3X's a year.  I've done some searches on telling the difference between mini vs. full and thats about it.  What should I be asking owner or looking for when I go see it?

THANKS Kevin

This is going in:
1963 Galaxie hardtop, 2 door
TKO 600
390, Stock bore and 2V pistons, RPM performer, Heads mildly cleaned and ported by me, headers, Comp XE262 cam
3.50:1 Posi traction lock w/ 31 spline
Currently has Holley 750 secondary that I'm working with.  Had Edel. thunder series 650CFM



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FE Technical Forum / Chapter Two "My FE and ME"
« on: August 31, 2016, 02:13:10 PM »
Kind of has a ring to it  8)

Having too much fun every year with my 63Galaxie hardtop and seems like I'm pressing the limits with the almost stock 390 that we put together almost 4+yrs ago. Knowing that as I learn more and gain more experience the chances of me making a mistake or finding the weak link is going to happen someday...and I hope that way out there. Who would have thought it took me two summers and a new clutch to learn how to do an "effective" burn out:  see this yrs not so happy ending as I was dis-qualified in second round;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nqIQPEt-oo

Yea, very proud owner / operator! Got to love a good burn out.

So I've been on the hunt for local sales and finally was rewarded with not one but two engines.  Long story short, Dude sold house and needed to move everything in his garage so he made me a pretty good deal or I hope ( haven't dis-assembled 2nd one yet).  Bought what appears to be 1976 truck 4V, 105 block and what looks like another early 70's 390/352 casting block.  Got most of the 105block tore down last night.

Once both blocks are bare, taking to shop to be magnaflux and sonic checked to see which one is best for 445 build.



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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Spread Sheet for time slips?
« on: September 08, 2014, 10:38:45 AM »
Was curious for all you 1/4 mile guys if you use any software to collect data and what?  The guy who got me "hooked" on drag racing just got back from his first bracket race with a new to him 64 Cutlass strip only.  I've been going with him the last 10yrs in racing a 71 Cutlass street / strip car.  I've always been on him about filing his time slips electronically and told him now is the time to start with the new car.

kevin

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Clutch pack installation
« on: July 25, 2014, 02:12:47 PM »
Getting prepped to install a new RAM powergrip clutch pack and have a few questions.
I found a site that recomends specs to hold.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/classic-talk/139928-tko-shift-problems.html

1/4" gap between the face of the bearing and the fingers on the pressure plate when the pedal is at the rest position AND .020  Air gap  simply, the distance between the disc surface and the flywheel surface when the pedal is pushed to the floor.

I'm trying to figure out how to measure the gap at bearing?  ANY suggestions for setting this up. 

thanks
Kevin




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FE Technical Forum / Need advice on new Clutch plate /kit
« on: July 12, 2014, 09:48:27 PM »
Getting geared up for the only week I take my 63 Galaxie to the Drag Strip, Byron IL Melt Down Drags, Nostalgic pre 66 cars.  This year I have the opportunity to run slicks so I put on a line lock some time back and thought I should brush up on my burn out.  So figuring out I can't hold the stupid button in and shift into second, I started trying to start out in second so I don't have to shift.  Long story short I burnt up my clutch disc.  Nice burn smell and lost ability to shift into gear.  Got car off road and found what I would call fiber strands of material and then they were coming out of clutch fork opening.

Can't say I have more than 2-3k miles on this setup. Not sure if we set up clutch incorrectly, but will say I had the assistance of my neighbor who has 15+yrs working as an mechanic and has many certifications ( Senior Master Mechanic last I knew) , we are all human so it could be on us.  TKO 600 with RAM components.

Getting ready to drop tranny tomorrow and see how much damage. Figure I should just replace disc,plate and even pilot bearing?

Should I stay with RAM or try another brand?

Thanks
Kevin

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