Dumbo The Flying Elephant

[340Cuda]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Only a ratio change. Going to MoParty in BG this weekend.

We are very disappointed in NHRA?s response to the Factory X situation. We had plans to go to Tulsa next week now we are not so sure. It is obvious that NHRA lacks the internal resolve to enforce rules as written.
My apologies this is a build thread not a forum for policy.

I was hoping to see Dumbo run in Tulsa, sure hope you decide to come see us Okies.

Bill

[Larry Hill]

That?s our plan Tulsa next week.

[Larry Hill]

We got Dumbo back to decent numbers for 60 feet. I?m still missing something but getting closer.

[Larry Hill]

Don?t know what went wrong but something happened. Oil on the firewall, headers, and under car. Drained the oil it maybe a quart low and looked real good. No holes in block or pan. It looks like pressure may have built up in the engine high enough to push the gaskets out. The odd side cylinders ran hot enough to blister the paint on the floor pan. Of course the O2 sensor is in the even bank. That won?t happen again. I may have to get a bigger alternator to run more 02s.

On the bright side we get to watch our granddaughter play in a volleyball tournament this weekend

On a positive note I installed my Derby City fender cover and it fit like a glove. Thanks again MJ

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

On a positive note I installed my Derby City fender cover and it fit like a glove. Thanks again MJ

So glad that I had the opportunity to make a BIB for DUMBO ……..

[Larry Hill]

We should find out something today when I get the engine on the bench. I did find a missing pipe plug in the intake manifold and it made a big mess.
Later

[Larry Hill]

Pulled the engine out and put it on the bench. Valve adjustment was within .002. Plugs looked OK. Leak down was OK. Is anyone ever satisfied with the leak down? Missed the volleyball tournament, they Won, getting the car ready to go to the 50th Door Slammers in Louisville. The decision was made to finish the event Saturday due to weather. I found that out yesterday on my evening break. Missed the tournament and a grade point. We should make St Louis.