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- Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Bill Jones books ISBN
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2146
Re: Bill Jones books ISBN
Update: "So, this often happens at local libraries; where a locally relevant book goes out of production and frequently 'comes up missing'. The library would contact the author or their estate, and get permission to have a small printing firm cut the book out of the binding, scan it and print o...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:31 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Bill Jones books ISBN
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2146
Re: Bill Jones books ISBN
The Mrs. is a Librarian, who cut her teeth as a Catalogger at the Library of Congress. She now develops catalogging software for Public, Business and .mil libraries. Apparently ISBN's come from the PUBLISHER, not the LoC. I put her on the hunt. I'll update this with whatever she finds. It may be pos...
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 2:03 pm
- Forum: Offtopic Forum
- Topic: truckedup has died
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2508
Re: truckedup has died
Rest in Peace Tony. We'd only spoken a few times, but I always looked forward to his posts. He seems well liked by all, and given the nature of the internet, thats quite a feat in itself. He will be missed. Kind thoughts for his friends, family from us at Auto Gear (Upstate NY)
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Mad Bill
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1532
Re: Mad Bill
ALWAYS appreciated his insight, with a few really cool and eyepopping stories thrown in. Hope he's well.
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:59 pm
- Forum: Vintage/Classic/Historical Engine Tech
- Topic: Studebaker Engine Parts Sources.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1590
Re: Studebaker Engine Parts Sources.
My first contact would be Jack Vines (PackardV8) here on the boards
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:48 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: what sealant to use on expansion plugs, cam tunnel plug etc
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7787
Re: what sealant to use on expansion plugs, cam tunnel plug etc
We currently use blue Hylomar. It makes life so much easier, opposed to RTV. We did use import grey RTV, with a special pair of pliers (which really did make application a breeze and maximize product use) There was a guy on the boards here that is a rep for these products. I forget his handle but hi...
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Break in oil magic
- Replies: 92
- Views: 8638
Re: Break in oil magic
Lake Speed Jr was the certified lube specialist for "Joe Gibbs" Driven Racing Oil. I think, at one time he was at least part owner. He definitely knows his stuff :) He was a salesman for Gibbs. Maybe Joe certified him :lol: When I asked him technical questions about the oil he was trying ...
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:44 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Break in oil magic
- Replies: 92
- Views: 8638
Re: Break in oil magic
Lake Speed Jr was the certified lube specialist for "Joe Gibbs" Driven Racing Oil. I think, at one time he was at least part owner.
He definitely knows his stuff
He definitely knows his stuff
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:03 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Distributor and carb options
- Replies: 6
- Views: 761
Re: Distributor and carb options
My old man has an AVS2 800cfm carb on his 383. Its been great, but my dad fat-fingered the keyboard and accidently ordered the manual choke. oopps. Theres no elec choke conversion kit. Small detail, but make sure you get exactly the one you need.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:56 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Dyno test results - Holley vs Thermoquad vs Quadrajet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2271
Re: Dyno test results - Holley vs Thermoquad vs Quadrajet
Very cool stuff, thanks for sharing. I'd be interested to see an AFB on there just to round out the test.
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Nylon fuel lines
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2430
Re: Nylon fuel lines
Ive used a lot of NiCopp. It doesnt work harden or split. But inspectors hate it sometimes LOL
Or use the replacement plastic linked above
Or use the replacement plastic linked above
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:44 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Shot Peening
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2128
Re: Shot Peening
My retired GM at Auto Gear, was the Plant Engineer who oversaw the Wheel Abrators at New Process Gear /New Venture Gear/Magna. The different types of media you can use and how much compression you get, along with trying to keep the machines from devouring themselves? Its a completely different proce...
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:02 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Non-EP, GL-1 gear oil - brass, synchros
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1712
Re: Non-EP, GL-1 gear oil - brass, synchros
Our applications struggle with ATF. We worked with Driven Racing oil to develop a non-synthetic GL4 that would hold up with 500hp in streetable applications. It works very well and shifts smooth. Valvoline changes their additive package slightly on occasion and synchro wear is extremely short when t...
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:31 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Dom Lagana accident
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4726
Re: Dom Lagana accident
I saw in a couple articles, that Dom and possibly others weren't wearing seatbelts. Prayers for everyone involved, and their families.
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Dyno question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1530
Re: Dyno question
In theory, some rear axle ratios are going to be more efficient to turn than others. However, 4.11 and 4.30 are pretty easy to produce. If you had some weird ratio, it might show a slight decrease in power.