Nova stocker project. - Page 8

HandOverFist · 04-17-2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Just an update: It runs, moves under it's own power, the oil and water stays in the motor and none of the wiring went up in smoke. Also upgraded the driveshaft to a chome moly unit with 1350 series yokes and joints. It's off to the alignment shop next week. -Al

Looking forward to seeing it go down the track Alan.

Alan Nyhus · 04-22-2014, 10:56 PM

Back from alignment...front tires pointing where they're supposed to:

HandOverFist · 04-22-2014, 11:07 PM

Get it down the track Alan...one of us has to succeed lol!

Kelly Petterson · 04-26-2014, 03:35 PM

Like!

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Originally Posted by alan nyhus

back from alignment...front tires pointing where they're supposed to:

Alan Nyhus · 05-03-2014, 09:48 PM

Made 5 runs today. Had a few glitches. The Line Loc solenoid developed an internal short and blew a fuse each time...so much for anything resembling a decent burnout. On the last run, the starter acted wonky in the lanes. I went to the scales after the run and the starter drive hung up in the flex plate and wouldn't retract. But all in all, nothing too drastic.

The car drives smooth, goes straight, stops well and no parts fell off. It wasn't real fast, though...barely two tenths under the NHRA G/SA index. The car feels really 'tight' when it leaves...like maybe the convertor is 'way to tight? I checked the 'flash' on the return road a couple of times (in high gear about 20 mph) and it flashed between 4400-4500. Not where a combo like this should be...

All in all, not a horrible start.

-Al

Glenn Hayes · 05-03-2014, 10:05 PM

What did it E.T. before you bought it?

HandOverFist · 05-03-2014, 11:10 PM

Sounds like not near the problems we are having Alan.

Car looks great and I'm sure you will get it sorted quickly.

Alan Nyhus · 05-04-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Hayes

What did it E.T. before you bought it?

Virtually identical times, Glen. The convertor is the big unknown. Heck, I'm not even sure whose convertor it is,though I do have all the code numbers that are stamped on it. -Al

HandOverFist · 05-04-2014, 10:43 PM

I'm learning all the stars must be aligned with these Stocker's...one piece out of whack and it all goes to hell it seems.

brent flynn · 05-05-2014, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

I'm learning all the stars must be aligned with these Stocker's...one piece out of whack and it all goes to hell it seems.

Ditto!

04-22-2014, 10:56 PM	#72
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,170 Likes: 1,018 Liked 767 Times in 228 Posts	Re: Nova stocker project. Back from alignment...front tires pointing where they're supposed to: __________________ "That'll never work....."

04-22-2014, 11:07 PM	#73
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Nova stocker project. Get it down the track Alan...one of us has to succeed lol! __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

05-03-2014, 09:48 PM	#75
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,170 Likes: 1,018 Liked 767 Times in 228 Posts	Re: Nova stocker project. Made 5 runs today. Had a few glitches. The Line Loc solenoid developed an internal short and blew a fuse each time...so much for anything resembling a decent burnout. On the last run, the starter acted wonky in the lanes. I went to the scales after the run and the starter drive hung up in the flex plate and wouldn't retract. But all in all, nothing too drastic. The car drives smooth, goes straight, stops well and no parts fell off. It wasn't real fast, though...barely two tenths under the NHRA G/SA index. The car feels really 'tight' when it leaves...like maybe the convertor is 'way to tight? I checked the 'flash' on the return road a couple of times (in high gear about 20 mph) and it flashed between 4400-4500. Not where a combo like this should be... All in all, not a horrible start. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....." Last edited by Alan Nyhus; 09-25-2020 at 08:01 AM.

05-03-2014, 10:05 PM	#76
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Nova stocker project. What did it E.T. before you bought it? __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"

05-03-2014, 11:10 PM	#77
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Nova stocker project. Sounds like not near the problems we are having Alan. Car looks great and I'm sure you will get it sorted quickly. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

05-04-2014, 10:43 PM	#79
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Nova stocker project. I'm learning all the stars must be aligned with these Stocker's...one piece out of whack and it all goes to hell it seems. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321