Dumbo The Flying Elephant - Page 65

Larry Hill · 08-14-2022, 08:41 AM

Getting closer to smelling smoke. Front cover, water pump, damper installed and torqued. Holding the block with one hand a pulling the damper bolt to
129 Ft/lbs it took a few try's but I got it done. Checked TDC to the ATI damper it was spot on. Today is head day. The heads are easy. Its the pushrods and valve train that is more fun than an empty barrel.

stage1scott · 08-14-2022, 11:33 AM

thanks for this build thread, Larry. As a daily auto repair shop owner/ worker and former racer I enjoy every word about the precision you are going through. Can't wait to see the results!

Larry Hill · 08-15-2022, 03:11 PM

Started to put the last head on then I realized the lifters will only go in before the head is installed. It's just one more stupid old man trick.

Larry Hill · 08-16-2022, 01:59 PM

No place for big hands and fingers, its busy up there.

Larry Hill · 08-17-2022, 07:27 AM

I got to make a tool that I can hang on a rockerarm and quickly check piston to valve clearance at split overlap. How I did it yesterday was slower than molasses on a real cold day in Nova Scotia. Got it done. It was interesting to see how the piston speed and the valve speed stayed in the same clearance for a number of crank degrees. There has to be some real smart folks doing this, me I just have to follow directions.

Larry Hill · 08-17-2022, 05:46 PM

Dumbo is starting to develop a little bit of a personality. I still need to button up the oil pan, but that will be tomorrow.

Today is Taco Tuesday a day late but the margaritas will be good. They won't be as good as Stan and Shella's but they will contain "grog" and imitation lime juice and salt. I know they will be bad for my diet, but oh well!

Larry Hill · 08-18-2022, 05:41 PM

Ta-Dah

I just hope its not Ta-Dud!

I hope to record a Dyno pull or two next week, good or bad. As Steve Kopein would say " I just got's to know "

I know I'm not finished but there is a list of things I want to try on the next one. Patsy says I'm hopeless.

Larry Hill · 08-20-2022, 07:13 AM

Getting ready to go to the dyno I feel a little like Santa Clause. You know making a list and checking it twice to keep from forgetting something that is needed to be a successful trip. It took me at least 15 minutes to come up a list of items I think I need. A lot of spare this and spare that plus gas, oil, ICU, and computer.

I forgot I was low on fuel and meeting my file guy this morning at 8:30 am.
The worst thing about this weekend is we are missing the Danny Coffman Memorial Race at Bowling Green.

Frank B. · 08-20-2022, 12:45 PM

Where are you dynoing?

Frank Castros · 08-21-2022, 08:24 AM

Larry usually goes to Jeff Taylor's shop.

08-14-2022, 08:41 AM	#641
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Getting closer to smelling smoke. Front cover, water pump, damper installed and torqued. Holding the block with one hand a pulling the damper bolt to 129 Ft/lbs it took a few try's but I got it done. Checked TDC to the ATI damper it was spot on. Today is head day. The heads are easy. Its the pushrods and valve train that is more fun than an empty barrel. Attached Thumbnails __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-14-2022, 11:33 AM	#642
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant thanks for this build thread, Larry. As a daily auto repair shop owner/ worker and former racer I enjoy every word about the precision you are going through. Can't wait to see the results! __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

08-15-2022, 03:11 PM	#643
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Started to put the last head on then I realized the lifters will only go in before the head is installed. It's just one more stupid old man trick. Attached Thumbnails __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-16-2022, 01:59 PM	#644
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant No place for big hands and fingers, its busy up there. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-17-2022, 07:27 AM	#645
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant I got to make a tool that I can hang on a rockerarm and quickly check piston to valve clearance at split overlap. How I did it yesterday was slower than molasses on a real cold day in Nova Scotia. Got it done. It was interesting to see how the piston speed and the valve speed stayed in the same clearance for a number of crank degrees. There has to be some real smart folks doing this, me I just have to follow directions. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-17-2022, 05:46 PM	#646
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Dumbo is starting to develop a little bit of a personality. I still need to button up the oil pan, but that will be tomorrow. Today is Taco Tuesday a day late but the margaritas will be good. They won't be as good as Stan and Shella's but they will contain "grog" and imitation lime juice and salt. I know they will be bad for my diet, but oh well! Attached Thumbnails __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-18-2022, 05:41 PM	#647
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Ta-Dah I just hope its not Ta-Dud! I hope to record a Dyno pull or two next week, good or bad. As Steve Kopein would say " I just got's to know " I know I'm not finished but there is a list of things I want to try on the next one. Patsy says I'm hopeless. Attached Thumbnails __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 08-19-2022 at 06:55 AM.

08-20-2022, 07:13 AM	#648
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,927 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Getting ready to go to the dyno I feel a little like Santa Clause. You know making a list and checking it twice to keep from forgetting something that is needed to be a successful trip. It took me at least 15 minutes to come up a list of items I think I need. A lot of spare this and spare that plus gas, oil, ICU, and computer. I forgot I was low on fuel and meeting my file guy this morning at 8:30 am. The worst thing about this weekend is we are missing the Danny Coffman Memorial Race at Bowling Green. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-20-2022, 12:45 PM	#649
Frank B. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 47 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Where are you dynoing?

08-21-2022, 08:24 AM	#650
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,962 Likes: 2,554 Liked 2,712 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Larry usually goes to Jeff Taylor's shop.

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