Dumbo The Flying Elephant - Page 28

Michael K · 12-17-2019, 12:04 PM

Looking forward to seeing this car next season.

Larry Hill · 12-17-2019, 05:20 PM

All ready started receiving new parts from vendors at PRI show, great work from Brad Rounds and T&D.

Got three boxes sent off today. Everything should be back before the Gators.

Larry Hill · 12-28-2019, 08:51 AM

Got some stuff done this week, filled the block. It was quite the ordeal with a thick cold like molasses filler. I still have the other side to do. I have some adjustments that have to be made to my tooling. First thing will be labeling all parts and locations assignments. Stupid old man trick, is thinking that I would remember where everything assembled on the block that I made a few weeks ago. For a while those few pieces of steel were smarter than me. Strengthening fixture to withstand 80 ft/lb torque and remain close to level on two axis. Do a better job of masking.

We spent a lot of time in December with medical appointments, not that we are sick, just are deductibles have been met for 2019.

Patsy was going to post pictures of progress but PhotoBucket has been down.

Larry Hill · 12-29-2019, 05:54 PM

Made some adjustments and the fill of the other side of the block went much better.

stroudtom · 12-29-2019, 06:38 PM

So you will run no water in the block? Is this typical of stocker setup?
Sorry if I sound dumb but I have no expericence in stock racing only bracket racing. Really appreicate your time posting the progress.

Larry Hill · 12-29-2019, 08:42 PM

Problem is block is weak and cylinders won't stay round or straight. Fill still leaves 1-1/4 inch from the top for water circulation. It's okay to race with but not to go cruise with. Anything within the rules for a few more horses

Larry Hill · 12-30-2019, 10:05 PM

Just got back from "Tommys Machine " in Springfield Tn. Tommy is back and upgrading plant and equipment. Everything is better, new insulated roof, great led lighting, new cleaning equipment, new Rotler hone with tv screen. Crank grinder with indexing chucks. Good service with fair prices

denbreeden · 12-31-2019, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Made some adjustments and the fill of the other side of the block went much better.

Awesome! I'll drop my block off next week, lol.

Happy New Year to you and Patsy!

Dennis

Larry Hill · 01-01-2020, 08:29 AM

Come on down, I always heard two people can do it quicker than one! The real plus side of teamwork is that everyone has someone to blame.

DonatoEng · 01-07-2020, 01:38 PM

Larry, what year is your DP ?
That flange in the tunnel must have must have been a cost savings in production.

12-17-2019, 12:04 PM	#271
Michael K Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 101 Likes: 86 Liked 62 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Looking forward to seeing this car next season.

12-17-2019, 05:20 PM	#272
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant All ready started receiving new parts from vendors at PRI show, great work from Brad Rounds and T&D. Got three boxes sent off today. Everything should be back before the Gators. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-28-2019, 08:51 AM	#273
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Got some stuff done this week, filled the block. It was quite the ordeal with a thick cold like molasses filler. I still have the other side to do. I have some adjustments that have to be made to my tooling. First thing will be labeling all parts and locations assignments. Stupid old man trick, is thinking that I would remember where everything assembled on the block that I made a few weeks ago. For a while those few pieces of steel were smarter than me. Strengthening fixture to withstand 80 ft/lb torque and remain close to level on two axis. Do a better job of masking. We spent a lot of time in December with medical appointments, not that we are sick, just are deductibles have been met for 2019. Patsy was going to post pictures of progress but PhotoBucket has been down. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-29-2019, 05:54 PM	#274
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Made some adjustments and the fill of the other side of the block went much better. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-29-2019, 06:38 PM	#275
stroudtom Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N Al Posts: 7 Likes: 84 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant So you will run no water in the block? Is this typical of stocker setup? Sorry if I sound dumb but I have no expericence in stock racing only bracket racing. Really appreicate your time posting the progress.

12-29-2019, 08:42 PM	#276
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Problem is block is weak and cylinders won't stay round or straight. Fill still leaves 1-1/4 inch from the top for water circulation. It's okay to race with but not to go cruise with. Anything within the rules for a few more horses __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-30-2019, 10:05 PM	#277
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Just got back from "Tommys Machine " in Springfield Tn. Tommy is back and upgrading plant and equipment. Everything is better, new insulated roof, great led lighting, new cleaning equipment, new Rotler hone with tv screen. Crank grinder with indexing chucks. Good service with fair prices __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-01-2020, 08:29 AM	#279
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Come on down, I always heard two people can do it quicker than one! The real plus side of teamwork is that everyone has someone to blame. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 01-08-2020 at 09:04 AM.

01-07-2020, 01:38 PM	#280
DonatoEng Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 146 Likes: 11 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Larry, what year is your DP ? That flange in the tunnel must have must have been a cost savings in production. __________________ John Donato Stk / SS 3435

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode