Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk

Truckedup wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:47 pm cylinder numbering? what's the firing order on a 2 cylinder engine?

you would sure hope its 1,2 , or at the very least 2,1. on a one cylinder, it had better be 1,1,1,1,1,1,.................. or you have issues.

having run, and owned a few gear drives over the years, imo they introduce a whole nother set of harmonics into the valvetrain. if offered a gear drive, or a belt drive, id take the belt every single time.

chevyfreak wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:50 am

lefty o wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:41 am let me tell you about cams for 350's...................

But can it run 11's?

Chevyfreak.

as a matter of fact.......... yes it can.

let me tell you about cams for 350's...................

imo, if you can feel that its crap. as for who are you to question it, you are the guy paying!

i dont know what you are missing, but if it has been that long its probably time to flush the whole system and bleed it.

You know how this shop truck thing always turns out :D Well we are just riding in the city. So 456 gears and an 8 inch converter are next. Shop trucks are only made for the Boss to drive. It is how to let off some steam :shock: I used to have an 11 second wagon for a shop car. Did I mention you hav...

as you said, parts have gotten lighter, but i also tend to think 2 main factors are involved. better quality spring options, and likely better ramps on the cam lobes. imo, a rev kit still offers great insurance.

try the cam king. aka jones cams. it is rumored he knows something about camshafts.

Wow! Such a remarkably gracious intro! Perhaps you aced a Dale Carnegie course? Ya know, you've joined-in on a site where there are lotsa rather knowledgeable, experienced guys; including a well-respected & successful cam designer-manufacturer. Good luck in your endeavors. Out. Well, the initial po...

i'd just skip it, and find a cam with lobes designed this century. cost difference between an antique grind, and a quality modern grind is insignifigant vs the benefits IMO.

id likely go with 32degr, and let him add in some more if its needs it.

My427stang wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:15 pm What does the timing curve look like?

i second this. poor part throttle response, and poor fuel economy, ignition curve would be my first thing to dig into.

I wouldn't do anything other than fix what's broken if he's not willing to do the 3.75" crank. (actually if it was me I'd probably turn it down altogether) the last part here is the choice. sometimes, customers arent worth the hassle. this guy wont spend any money. last engine probably ended up lik...

non political. dont care which of the least objectionable you vote for, just do it! remember, if you dont vote, you have zero right to complain about the bum behind the big desk later.