Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk

vortecpro wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:06 am Larry has certainly contributed to my program that's for sure.

The last 496 you built was stout! Told Steven I can put it in for a run or two....
I'll be on the pump next week and call you.

Years ago Kevin ( hello Kevin) built us a pretty trick piece for our BBC stock eliminator pan (6 qt)r that mounted off the main caps. Material was too light and it vibrated into the crank. No biggie, Kevin fixed that then I exploded it big time.... without the new parts. Fast forward to now, we have...

Hello, I was just wondering what you guys thought of Clevite changing the design of the "H" bearings? I think they basically eliminated the champher and narrowed the bearing to compensate. Im not real sure I care for it. Thanks Jeff It's free power and it gets the oil out quicker, plus na...

The old TRW cams- TP118 and 147 ran really well. I'm looking for those specs.

It is a great tip and huge time saver Dave!
Pay no attention to the circus...

Chad, going to the pump right? Good time to manometer test. I think I would be scared to do only PCV system as in pressure in the higher rpm.
I think I would do PCV with breather - then pvc with Vacu-pan breathers -then just vacu-pan?
Or did I miss that in the threads?

Another asset lost. Huge contributor to the speed world.
RIP Sir.

JMHO - Black and never look back! Easier to clean, always looks good. Heat does not seem to be an issue. We have two sets of QF black and two sets FST black.
For info... Phil @ FST is from QF, he does the design work for FST.

My 840 takes the Autolite3910 .750 reach with a gasket.

I have a set of very mild ported heads, date coded 1965. Best offer, you pay for the ride.

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If it is not too late,,,,,Look into longer pitman arm, std id 5.200 - long is 5.800. Same with idler arm, moves link closer to the cross member. I just did this on my 69 Camaro.
Rare Parts Steering and suspension Diamond Series

Nice work! There is a lot of loss in a stock style pan, anything you can do getting oil back to the sump without hitting the cam/crank is a gain!

Begs the question, should the new EV be allowed to race in conventional bracket dial in programs ? I would think the EV would not be affected by weather input other than maybe battery temp and charge? Looking at the new Tesla platform my bet is the technology is far superior to conventional cars? Li...

Running level is key. I like the sight glass idea... but seeing it could be an issue. Is it below the tray with 4-6 quarts in the pan sitting at car stance? I would think if it says ; 5- 6 quart pan then the loss in motor plus filter is below 5-6 in the pan. I filled mine on the bench to see where 4...