CLASS RACER FORUM - H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

All things about this thread are positive!! It's a good build. Todd has been very open about what he is doing and how he is doing it. He has answered questions when asked about various aspects of the proceedings. The photo documentation is great.

And probably the most positive thing, he and Autumn are doing it as a family!! I, for one, will follow their progress and racing adventures through the year. Best of luck, and keep up the good work!

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Curt Rees

Curt, I appreciate your take on this. I hope everyone takes something positive from this, learning from my mistakes, the fun of the build, the sport and the people.

Nmbr1GMfan

01-29-2021 11:35 PM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

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Originally Posted by Whalen3186 (Post 633179)

Todd - those plug sockets look handy! Who's the manufacturer?

Drew, they're Powerhouse brand.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pow-pow301150

Nmbr1GMfan

01-30-2021 12:08 AM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

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Originally Posted by J&S Racing (Post 633200)

Hey you running the Braille 21?

Running one or 2? Any issues cranking or multiple starts in the lanes??

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brl-b3121
1 battery and It's always started perfectly.

Nmbr1GMfan

01-30-2021 09:58 PM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Fixed some paint on the motorhome and still plugging away at the small stuff on the car. Belts are re-certed and back in, almost everything else is done, gonna try to button up a couple things in the morning and fire it up.
https://i.imgur.com/SqmtaBo.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DebLLFf.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DbtyXcp.jpg

Nmbr1GMfan

01-31-2021 09:19 PM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

We got it all wrapped up this morning, fired off on the first click of the starter, ran it for 30 seconds and re-checked the valves and found 1 that needed tightened up. Big difference in this setup and oiling to the top VS the last setup. Ran cam break-in for 30 minutes, tomorrow morning I'll check on the new driveshaft and at some point we'll swap rockers.
https://i.imgur.com/1sS77Uw.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JrD...ature=youtu.be

gmonde

01-31-2021 09:54 PM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

there is nothing like hearing a square camshaft stocker engine ,, it is raw as can be ,, good luck this season , go many rounds ,, gmonde

Glenn Briglio

02-01-2021 09:49 AM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan (Post 633364)

What's different about oiling system ? New camshaft ? Ran on dyno with new cam ?

Nmbr1GMfan

02-01-2021 10:44 AM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

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Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio (Post 633378)

What's different about oiling system ? New camshaft ? Ran on dyno with new cam ?

Lifters are different.

Frank Castros

02-01-2021 10:59 AM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Sounds great and the car is magnificent!

MR DERBY CITY

02-01-2021 02:40 PM

Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

This is a first class build ...my only disappointment is that whatever TOOL that was used to cut the rear carpet around the roll bar.....it needs to be retired....or better yet...send it to HP HUNTER ....

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