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Topic: The never ending story
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 941
From: Hey it's June, and the Cubs are still in first
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-24-2001 11:41 PM
   
Well, where do I start? Three weeks ago, right before the Summernationals, I realized I had a cracked cylinder. I took a block down to the shop to get sleeved (it was the block I started the year with that cracked). OK, I can deal with a couple of weeks of a wounded bullet.
This week the car was about as consistent as a shotgun at 200 yards. I got so desperate I even changed jets right before the first round of elims trying to find some consistency somewhere. Not much luck, I lost in the second round of top(redlite) and the third round of mod, the car kept slowing down. To top it off, the car developed a severe vibration when I would lift after the finish line.
I took the motor out today, 2 cylinders are cracked.  I am supposed to pick up the other block tomorrow. I have decided that I am going to fill it with Hard Blok even though it has been bored. I have to try something, this is getting very old.
I pulled the carrier out after discovering some ugly noises coming from there. I have three teeth on the pinion gear that are broke. Actually two that are broke, and one that is gone. Now I have to order a new pro gear and get that installed too. Plus I have a brand new Holley 350 fuel pump that I should put on this week but it seems to be of the least concern right now. And the front brakes need new pads.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 188
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-25-2001 09:13 AM
Hey Kid, Are you too busy working on that race car to sleep ? Sounds like it. Hope it all comes together. 
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Stuart MCA #48902
67 stang 5 speed
91 f-150 xlt
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SG236
Gearhead Posts: 166
From: Jasper, TN, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 09:50 AM
Keep your head up Kid, things will get better.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 941
From: Hey it's June, and the Cubs are still in first
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 10:19 AM
I know it has to get better,either that or I am going to run out of parts. (or money)
I am really hoping that by filling this block it will take care of cracking cylinders till I can get some better parts bought.
I thought the gear felt "strange" last year and I pulled it out this past winter. But everything looked fine then. I put 4 1/2 seasons with an average of 185-200 passes a year on this gear. So I guess I got my moneys worth out of it.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2344
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 12:03 PM
Kid,Good luck with everything! You did get your money's worth from the gears. SteveW
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Hans olsson
Journeyman Posts: 37
From: Eskilstuna Sweden
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 12:41 PM
Kid,sorry to hear about your trouble.Which cylinder did crack and where? We run the same motor i think(-71 351c). Is it number two and six? Hope that hard block will help you. Hans.
[This message has been edited by Hans olsson (edited 06-25-2001).]
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 08:38 PM
hey kid. you need to learn to take it easier on your ole car.. I hope you get it straightened out soon.Shell
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 1570
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 10:27 PM
Geez kid this is just way too common occurence, i am going to have to ask you to stop bringing bad news to us after the weekend
From now on I want you to have all good luck and win races, and NO MORE BROKEN MOTORS, please Kid 
Good luck with the hard blok, and the gears ------------------
Ed
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 941
From: Hey it's June, and the Cubs are still in first
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 10:57 PM
Hans,Nope, it cracked number 3 and number 8. The first one I cracked this year was number 5. Given the fact I have broken lots of parts, I am still in tenth place in Top ET, and in seventh in Mod ET. So......... I get a motor that will stay healthy the rest of the year I can make my move to the top in both classes. And I am very confident the Hard Blok will accomplish that for me.
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