Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series - Page 40

Dragsinger · 06-24-2015, 07:51 AM

Dale,

everything is fused with the Digital Delay fuse/relay panel.

Dragsinger · 06-26-2015, 07:39 PM

The Super 10 progress is good. At this time I think a test at Texas Motorplex July 25th bracket race is completely within reach

Most likely I will fire it up this weekend and check all systems for operation.

I already know all electrical items work normally, fuel system good to go, brakes ready, so stand by for smoke! [good smoke from a new engine]

FireSale · 06-27-2015, 12:31 AM

Good to hear you are ahead of schedule, Larry.

I have a question for you regarding your Hurst Quarter Stick. I have one in my Mustang and the Allen head screws that hold the trigger and shift lever to the main stick keep falling out. Is this unusual or did you Lock Tite yours? My shifter fell apart in traffic coming back from the paint booth today. Embarrassing... I've taken to keeping a hex key set in the car at all times.

Dale

Dragsinger · 06-27-2015, 03:41 AM

Dale, that shifter is at least 7 seasons and has been in three different cars. Never any loose screws.

Sounds like locktite would be your friend

Dragsinger · 06-27-2015, 03:14 PM

Yea, the Super 10 is alive! Spun over couple of times and fired right up.

Sounds great, just like a real racer. Everything is looking good. No oil or fluid leaks, oil pressure as expected, idles good, throttle is sharp. Did a valve lash check after running about 5 mins, all is OK, nothing changed.

Powerglide operating correctly, all gears and trans brake normal operation.

One thing that gave me a smile, with the 1.98 low in trans and 6.0 rear gear at about 1200 RPM idle in low gear the rear tires are moving rather slowly. I think pit road speed limit will be easily conformed

HandOverFist · 06-27-2015, 06:51 PM

Don't forget the GoPro on it's maiden voyage.

Geerhead55 · 06-27-2015, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireSale

Good to hear you are ahead of schedule, Larry.

I have a question for you regarding your Hurst Quarter Stick. I have one in my Mustang and the Allen head screws that hold the trigger and shift lever to the main stick keep falling out. Is this unusual or did you Lock Tite yours? My shifter fell apart in traffic coming back from the paint booth today. Embarrassing... I've taken to keeping a hex key set in the car at all times.

Dale

So,, you're saying you've got a screw loose,,,,,,,,,,,,,, interesting.
Sorry, Dale I had to do it. Hope to see you again at the next combo,, keep thrashing.
Danny Durham

Dragsinger · 07-02-2015, 08:56 PM

Serious progress

Dragsinger · 07-06-2015, 04:37 PM

Comfort and convenience when in the "command center"

Out with old fashion crank up windows ! In with new Delco motor/regulator assemblies. Parts from an S - 10 Blazer are a direct bolt in.

Finding door switches and wiring harness would require scouting the U Pull It's but I have no desire to spend time doing that.

Instead, source two DPDT momentary switches on - off - on from local store for $9.00 each. Then build a custom harness and switch mount. Total time for wiring and switches about two hours. I would still be at the U Pull it.

Glenn Hayes · 07-06-2015, 05:48 PM

Larry ..... ya'll need some Air Conditioning too while sitting in those long hot staging lanes

06-24-2015, 07:51 AM	#391
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Dale, everything is fused with the Digital Delay fuse/relay panel. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

06-26-2015, 07:39 PM	#392
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series The Super 10 progress is good. At this time I think a test at Texas Motorplex July 25th bracket race is completely within reach Most likely I will fire it up this weekend and check all systems for operation. I already know all electrical items work normally, fuel system good to go, brakes ready, so stand by for smoke! [good smoke from a new engine] __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

06-27-2015, 12:31 AM	#393
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Good to hear you are ahead of schedule, Larry. I have a question for you regarding your Hurst Quarter Stick. I have one in my Mustang and the Allen head screws that hold the trigger and shift lever to the main stick keep falling out. Is this unusual or did you Lock Tite yours? My shifter fell apart in traffic coming back from the paint booth today. Embarrassing... I've taken to keeping a hex key set in the car at all times. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

06-27-2015, 03:41 AM	#394
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Dale, that shifter is at least 7 seasons and has been in three different cars. Never any loose screws. Sounds like locktite would be your friend __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

06-27-2015, 03:14 PM	#395
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Yea, the Super 10 is alive! Spun over couple of times and fired right up. Sounds great, just like a real racer. Everything is looking good. No oil or fluid leaks, oil pressure as expected, idles good, throttle is sharp. Did a valve lash check after running about 5 mins, all is OK, nothing changed. Powerglide operating correctly, all gears and trans brake normal operation. One thing that gave me a smile, with the 1.98 low in trans and 6.0 rear gear at about 1200 RPM idle in low gear the rear tires are moving rather slowly. I think pit road speed limit will be easily conformed __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

06-27-2015, 06:51 PM	#396
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Don't forget the GoPro on it's maiden voyage. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

07-02-2015, 08:56 PM	#398
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Serious progress Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

07-06-2015, 04:37 PM	#399
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Comfort and convenience when in the "command center" Out with old fashion crank up windows ! In with new Delco motor/regulator assemblies. Parts from an S - 10 Blazer are a direct bolt in. Finding door switches and wiring harness would require scouting the U Pull It's but I have no desire to spend time doing that. Instead, source two DPDT momentary switches on - off - on from local store for $9.00 each. Then build a custom harness and switch mount. Total time for wiring and switches about two hours. I would still be at the U Pull it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

07-06-2015, 05:48 PM	#400
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Larry ..... ya'll need some Air Conditioning too while sitting in those long hot staging lanes __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"