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Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-11-2001 10:11 PM How often do you guys change the oil in your race cars? I have friends at the track who change every 2 races. I think they are nuts. Do they know something I don't or are they just keeping the oil crisis going? Just askin Shell Ladyracer IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-12-2001 10:01 AM Every 12 to 15 passes on all 3 cars. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
69maverick Gearhead Posts: 890 From: Thomaston,CT. Registered: Jan 2001	posted 06-12-2001 02:26 PM I used to drag a 58 K-frame harley that ran on Nitro! The oil had to be changed every run!! When you run a real high performance setup the motor is setup a little looser than your every day setup,atleast thats the way we did it in the 70's ! And Nitro gets passed the rings more than you would think, and the oil was wasted! P.S. 9.1 - 9.2 @145 MPH on a 1958 HOG! WOW was I dumb when I was 19!! or what? Speed rated tires what were they?? IP: Logged
SG236 Gearhead Posts: 359 From: Jasper, TN, USA Registered: Dec 2000	posted 06-12-2001 03:59 PM Every 12 passes oil and dual filters! My 351-C lasted for 8 years and the bearings were still clean. ------------------ Russ Hood 70s Maverick S/Pro https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/SG236.html IP: Logged
TomP Gearhead Posts: 4780 From: Delta BC Canada Registered: Dec 99	posted 06-12-2001 04:45 PM sheeesh.... keeping the arabs and bearings happy!! I change mine once every blue moon...i think about 50 passes unless something breaks The gear oil in the tranny and rear end has been there for ages 150+ runs IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-12-2001 09:01 PM The Arabs do not grow synthetic oil Tomp! ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA national record holder Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-17-2001 09:03 PM That was my next question Alex, Are you running Synthetic? But looks like you answered it before I asked it. Presently we don't run synthetic but we're looking at all options right now. Should we switch?? I am also curious if you could give me a Short lesson on spark plugs. Some guys at the track talk about 'hot' plugs or 'cool' plugs and I have no idea what the he!! they're talking about. I don't like to look stupid so could you clue me in.. Shell ladyracer [This message has been edited by Ken&Shell (edited 06-17-2001).] IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-18-2001 11:59 AM Royal Purple synthetic oil for racing. None better! Hotter plugs have the electrode porcelin deeper in the plug housing. Colder plugs protrude out more. The rule of thumb is the higher the RPM and compression, the colder the plug. Confused more now? lol ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-18-2001 09:06 PM quote: Originally posted by Moneymaker: Confused more now? lol Well,,,,,He!! Yeah I'm confused more now.. lol Let me send you what I am running now and you tell me where to go from there. How's that? Shell IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-18-2001 09:29 PM OK, let us have it. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-19-2001 05:14 PM The plugs in the motor are BSF-42C. I am trying to go through everything and make improvements where I can. What fuel do you run?? Thanks so much for your help. One of these days I am going to catch you in the hot tub and then I can really ask a ton of questions. Thanks Shell IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-19-2001 09:37 PM Terrible plug choice guys. Way too hot and it is a suppressor to boot. BF-32 Motorcraft gapped at .035 is the correct plug for you. We like to use VP-C-12 or Union 76 110 stock brand fuel. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-21-2001 01:21 PM Alex, You are a doll. The plugs we were using were stock for a 351w for 69 yr model. In my most southern drawl,,,, Thank you Darlin' Shell IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-21-2001 01:47 PM Your welcome. It twern't nothin'! ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-25-2001 07:23 PM Alex, You're not gonna believe this, but I stopped in to the local Ford dealer Sat morning to get my plugs. They of course had to get them for me Monday. I pick them up today on my lunch break, didn't bother to look at them. I get home, open the box, and realize they gave me the wrong ones. They gave me BF-42C Heck, that's closer to what I got than to what you told me to get. Right? ARGH!! Sometimes I hate ordering parts as a woman because they look at you like you're some stupid little blond (no offense to any blonds we may have here) and say "Honey, are you sure that's what you want? What kind of car is this going into?" I thought I was gonna have to slap someone. I just smile and say "It's going in my race car, honey?" So, I need to take them back. Do you guys have this same problem or is it just a curse us females have? Shell IP: Logged
TomP Gearhead Posts: 4780 From: Delta BC Canada Registered: Dec 99	posted 06-25-2001 08:15 PM Shell Yep i get that too... and i'm not even blonde. "Oh this will work" is the usual comment when i point out its wrong. I seem to have trouble getting the BF32 plugs nowadays. IP: Logged
Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-25-2001 08:30 PM Hey Tom, I'm not blond either. Where do you usually get your plugs.? Our autozone carries motorcraft but when I went there, the guy was a real jerk. I gave him the number and he tried to crossreference in his computer. It came up nothing. So he starts the usual crap, What kind of car is it in? I said, That's totally irrelevant because I don't believe they ever put a 351W in a 83 capri. He actually rolled his eyes. and said well what year is the motor. I said, You know I know what plugs I need, Either go look on the shelf for them or I will take my business elsewhere. He walked his sorry self back to the back, was gone maybe a minute and said we don't have em. I said, Figures,, and left. ken just laughed at me and said I had to much of my mom in me. I said, No, Not enough or I would have reached across the counter and slapped him. Shell IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-26-2001 12:47 AM We stock ALL of the performance Motorcraft spark plugs. Let me know if you still have any trouble finding any and I'll send you some. NAPA stores can usually order them as a FoMoCo dealer, but you have already tried the dealer route. I would first call the parts manger and complain. They should replace them at no charge and then deleiver them to you! ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
Ken&Shell Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Mocksville, NC Registered: May 2000	posted 06-26-2001 08:38 AM quote: Originally posted by Moneymaker: I would first call the parts manger and complain. They should replace them at no charge and then deleiver them to you! I called the dealer this morning and he says that they are no longer available and they are superseded by the ones he gave me BF42C I am sending you an email so I can get some from you. Call me and I'll exchange info with you. thanks alex.. Shell IP: Logged
69maverick Gearhead Posts: 890 From: Thomaston,CT. Registered: Jan 2001	posted 06-26-2001 09:24 AM Does anyone know what the difference is in the motorcraft FL-1A oil filter and the FL-1HP besides the 8 bucks? IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-26-2001 03:08 PM A ton! The relief valve is heavier, the overall constuction is of a heavier metal, 8 holes, thicker gasket, more and better paper. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
lawless Gearhead Posts: 274 From: Richmond, VA Registered: Aug 2000	posted 06-26-2001 09:09 PM Here's the easiest way I have found to "fool" the autozone parts guy/gal into getting me motorcraft bf-32's. Tell him/her you need spark plugs for a 68 mustang, 428 cj. He/she can put that into their computer and come up with bf-32's every time. ------------------ ----------------------- 64 Fairlane Hard top 289 4-speed IP: Logged
69maverick Gearhead Posts: 890 From: Thomaston,CT. Registered: Jan 2001	posted 06-27-2001 09:04 AM OK I will bite why do I want the bf-32's? quote: Originally posted by lawless: Here's the easiest way I have found to "fool" the autozone parts guy/gal into getting me motorcraft bf-32's. Tell him/her you need spark plugs for a 68 mustang, 428 cj. He/she can put that into their computer and come up with bf-32's every time. IP: Logged
Rustang351c Journeyman Posts: 45 From: Watkinsville, GA, USA Registered: Jun 2001	posted 06-27-2001 11:21 AM Lawless, will these 428 plugs fit a 351c? Are all plugs the same size? Alex, would this bf32 still be the right plug for a 11:1 351c? I was gonna order some NGK's? Many Thanks ------------------ Russ 86 Capri 5.0 69 Stang Fastback 351c IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-27-2001 07:05 PM BF-32's are 18mm and AF-32's are 14mm. YOu want AF-32's for a 351C. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
R&J MOTORSPORTS Journeyman Posts: 73 From: Tampa,Fl. Registered: Aug 2000	posted 06-27-2001 09:47 PM While we are on the subject of spark plugs,I need help also.I have a 306 w/TFS high ports,13.5:1 with a .668 roller.I am running the VP C-12,auto w'3000# car.This is a street/strip car. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanx, Joe ------------------ 1964 SS/MA Comet 1965 PRO-Street Fairlane 1966 Fairlane Conv. 1993 Mustang LX 5.0 Coupe IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-27-2001 09:54 PM What plug are you currently using Joe? ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
R&J MOTORSPORTS Journeyman Posts: 73 From: Tampa,Fl. Registered: Aug 2000	posted 06-27-2001 10:00 PM Alex, Autolite 3924. I haven't actually had it out to the track yet. Joe IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 06-28-2001 01:55 PM AGSP-32C Motorcraft will also work. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
R&J MOTORSPORTS Journeyman Posts: 73 From: Tampa,Fl. Registered: Aug 2000	posted 06-28-2001 07:42 PM Thanx,Alex. How about the gap? I am running all MSD (6Al box,and MSD Distributor) ------------------ 1964 SS/MA Comet 1965 PRO-Street Fairlane 1966 Fairlane Conv. 1993 Mustang LX 5.0 Coupe IP: Logged
R&J MOTORSPORTS Journeyman Posts: 73 From: Tampa,Fl. Registered: Aug 2000	posted 06-29-2001 04:47 PM Hey Alex, For some reason my last post did not update. I'll try again.I am running MSD ignition, 6AL box and Billet distributor.I am wondering about the gap,what would be best for those plugs? Thanx, Joe ------------------ 1964 SS/MA Comet 1965 PRO-Street Fairlane 1966 Fairlane Conv. 1993 Mustang LX 5.0 Coupe IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 07-02-2001 10:06 PM .035 max! ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged
R&J MOTORSPORTS Journeyman Posts: 73 From: Tampa,Fl. Registered: Aug 2000	posted 07-03-2001 06:03 PM THANX, ALEX! ------------------ 1964 SS/MA Comet 1965 PRO-Street Fairlane 1966 Fairlane Conv. 1993 Mustang LX 5.0 Coupe IP: Logged

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