Dumbo The Flying Elephant - Page 50

Larry Hill · 06-17-2021, 07:26 AM

When we get the block touch honed we’ll have new set of pistons just in case the piston to wall gets a little to much. I’m sure glad we got parts when they were available.

Larry Hill · 06-29-2021, 08:20 AM

We made some progress this weekend by speaking with people that are willing to help us get better.

How difficult could it be to get the good air in, the bad air out, and in between add fuel and light the fire?

Billy Nees · 06-29-2021, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

How difficult could it be to get the good air in, the bad air out, and in between add fuel and light the fire?

Maybe some day we'll all learn that trick!

Mark Yacavone · 06-29-2021, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Maybe some day we'll all learn that trick!

Subscribed....

Larry Hill · 07-10-2021, 07:41 AM

Another bump in the road for Dumbo. I’m trying to get our new, to us, trailer ready to go to the Columbus.

Larry Hill · 07-23-2021, 09:27 PM

Getting shop cleaned and stuff put up so I can get back to my little elephant.

Larry Hill · 07-27-2021, 06:58 AM

Pulled a few pistons out and was pleasantly surprised on how well the bearings looked. One set looked like they were just oily no distortion on the finish. Piston skirts with very little trash in them, maybe it’s the roller lifters helping to keep the cam trash to a minimum.
Later

Larry Hill · 08-12-2021, 02:11 PM

Not working on Dumbo but working on the pink car. Trying to improve on track performance. We shall see.

Larry Hill · 08-13-2021, 07:30 AM

We changed rod bearings last time to a different brand and it has seem to greatly reduce the micro welding of the shell to the bore of the rod.

Purchased a Harbor Freight 1/2 ton engine stand what a disappointment. Instead of the engine with a nose up angle it’s a prominent nose down position. Not a good product. I know, I know, what did I expect!

340Cuda · 08-13-2021, 10:55 AM

Larry,

You might be happier with this one:

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...and-69522.html

Perhaps they would let you return the one you have and trade up to this one.

However you will have to double your investment.

Investment may be a bad choice of words. We have a mutual racing friend who says that any money spent on drag racing is not a good investment!

Bill

06-17-2021, 07:26 AM	#491
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant When we get the block touch honed we’ll have new set of pistons just in case the piston to wall gets a little to much. I’m sure glad we got parts when they were available. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-29-2021, 08:20 AM	#492
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant We made some progress this weekend by speaking with people that are willing to help us get better. How difficult could it be to get the good air in, the bad air out, and in between add fuel and light the fire? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-10-2021, 07:41 AM	#495
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Another bump in the road for Dumbo. I’m trying to get our new, to us, trailer ready to go to the Columbus. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-23-2021, 09:27 PM	#496
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Getting shop cleaned and stuff put up so I can get back to my little elephant. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-27-2021, 06:58 AM	#497
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Pulled a few pistons out and was pleasantly surprised on how well the bearings looked. One set looked like they were just oily no distortion on the finish. Piston skirts with very little trash in them, maybe it’s the roller lifters helping to keep the cam trash to a minimum. Later __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-12-2021, 02:11 PM	#498
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Not working on Dumbo but working on the pink car. Trying to improve on track performance. We shall see. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-13-2021, 07:30 AM	#499
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant We changed rod bearings last time to a different brand and it has seem to greatly reduce the micro welding of the shell to the bore of the rod. Purchased a Harbor Freight 1/2 ton engine stand what a disappointment. Instead of the engine with a nose up angle it’s a prominent nose down position. Not a good product. I know, I know, what did I expect! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-13-2021, 10:55 AM	#500
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,569 Likes: 3,168 Liked 677 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Dumbo The Flying Elephant Larry, You might be happier with this one: https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...and-69522.html Perhaps they would let you return the one you have and trade up to this one. However you will have to double your investment. Investment may be a bad choice of words. We have a mutual racing friend who says that any money spent on drag racing is not a good investment! Bill