Dumbo The Flying Elephant

[Larry Hill]

Highs block is almost ready to check for leaks with the plates I made. New parts are on the way. Weekend is open to work on Dumbo. Lows 30 year old parts washer died. I think the new parts washer will last a lifetime.

[tommy d]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Highs block is almost ready to check for leaks with the plates I made. New parts are on the way. Weekend is open to work on Dumbo. Lows 30 year old parts washer died. I think the new parts washer will last a lifetime.

What is your target date to get back out? Indy?

[Larry Hill]

As soon as everything is done and tested. Test day is next month I hope. For me it’s something’s can not be hurried.
On a progress report, the block passed with flying colors after I installed all of the plugs. No leeks. Thanks Jeff Taylor. New wash tank is working.
Still waiting on mains bearings and some springs.
Today is ring day all 64 of them.

[Frank Castros]

Larry,
I hope you make it to Bowling Green for Doug's Test Session.
Frank

[Larry Hill]

Just spent $1,000 plus on two sets of springs and two sets of main bearings.

I must be crazy.

[pmrphil]

Welcome to the club, Larry.
I thought you were already a lifetime member

[Larry Hill]

It was a good decision that I ordered two sets of main bearings because one set was damaged in shipping. The package was mishandled so bad it broke all the air bags that were to cushion the parts in transit. In defense of the seller the parts were direct ship from the manufacturer. Clearance on the mains is good on one and rest need to be adjusted a small amount. Top to bottom I had a good day racing.