Dumbo The Flying Elephant - Page 51

Larry Hill · 08-16-2021, 08:00 PM

525 miles later the 440 block is honed. This is the block that needs the new pistons and rings, but don’t have either one. As Jeff said it’s going to be plenty loose. I hope it gets me in at Indy. We should get a feel for performance at the BG Pts race.

pmrphil · 08-20-2021, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

We changed rod bearings last time to a different brand and it has seem to greatly reduce the micro welding of the shell to the bore of the rod.

Purchased a Harbor Freight 1/2 ton engine stand what a disappointment. Instead of the engine with a nose up angle it’s a prominent nose down position. Not a good product. I know, I know, what did I expect!

Hey Larry - curious as to what brand you went from and to - care to elaborate?
Thanks, Phil

Larry Hill · 08-21-2021, 09:32 AM

Cleveite 77 to King.

Larry Hill · 09-02-2021, 02:02 PM

A/SA class is over and Steve won again, congratulations to Steve Wann. The good news for me is that our car is a little closer in performance than in years past. Going to Jeff Taylor’s shop to get some stuff worked on was for me a good decision. Thanks Taylor and Jeff

After Indy we will drain the brake in oil out and put some racing oil in.

Then back to Dumbo

doglover44 · 09-02-2021, 09:39 PM

When will Dumbo be back at the track ?

Larry Hill · 09-03-2021, 05:17 AM

Dumbo will be back after everything is checked, documented, and improved. We are still trying to catch the yellow car and it’s BAD fast. I need a lot of help in gaining confidence in my ability to tune the car for different track and weather conditions.

Larry Hill · 10-11-2021, 06:56 PM

Well tomorrow is when the little elephant is front and center in the shop.
The pink car has its last race in BG this weekend.

All year we have been buying parts for Dumbo, cross your fingers.

Fathead50 · 10-12-2021, 05:11 PM

Hey Larry were you in Indy at the last NMCA event. I didn't get to cruise the pits that weekend. Also did you get the new gauges in the Cuda? it's Scott by the way lol!

Larry Hill · 10-14-2021, 07:15 AM

We were at St Louis. Gages are great! John and the rest of the Classic team do great work!

Fathead50 · 10-14-2021, 08:17 AM

when you get time can you send some pictures of the gauges in the dash .If you are able to get some close up and back to were you see the dash it would be great. Are you done racing for the season??

08-16-2021, 08:00 PM	#501
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,469 Likes: 1,761 Liked 10,136 Times in 2,100 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant 525 miles later the 440 block is honed. This is the block that needs the new pistons and rings, but don’t have either one. As Jeff said it’s going to be plenty loose. I hope it gets me in at Indy. We should get a feel for performance at the BG Pts race. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-21-2021, 09:32 AM	#503
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,469 Likes: 1,761 Liked 10,136 Times in 2,100 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Cleveite 77 to King. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-02-2021, 02:02 PM	#504
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,469 Likes: 1,761 Liked 10,136 Times in 2,100 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant A/SA class is over and Steve won again, congratulations to Steve Wann. The good news for me is that our car is a little closer in performance than in years past. Going to Jeff Taylor’s shop to get some stuff worked on was for me a good decision. Thanks Taylor and Jeff After Indy we will drain the brake in oil out and put some racing oil in. Then back to Dumbo __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-02-2021, 09:39 PM	#505
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,315 Likes: 3 Liked 443 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant When will Dumbo be back at the track ? __________________ Jake Biermann

09-03-2021, 05:17 AM	#506
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,469 Likes: 1,761 Liked 10,136 Times in 2,100 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Dumbo will be back after everything is checked, documented, and improved. We are still trying to catch the yellow car and it’s BAD fast. I need a lot of help in gaining confidence in my ability to tune the car for different track and weather conditions. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-11-2021, 06:56 PM	#507
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,469 Likes: 1,761 Liked 10,136 Times in 2,100 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Well tomorrow is when the little elephant is front and center in the shop. The pink car has its last race in BG this weekend. All year we have been buying parts for Dumbo, cross your fingers. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2021, 05:11 PM	#508
Fathead50 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Hey Larry were you in Indy at the last NMCA event. I didn't get to cruise the pits that weekend. Also did you get the new gauges in the Cuda? it's Scott by the way lol!

10-14-2021, 07:15 AM	#509
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,469 Likes: 1,761 Liked 10,136 Times in 2,100 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant We were at St Louis. Gages are great! John and the rest of the Classic team do great work! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-14-2021, 08:17 AM	#510
Fathead50 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant when you get time can you send some pictures of the gauges in the dash .If you are able to get some close up and back to were you see the dash it would be great. Are you done racing for the season??