Grease Monkey Garage

[Steve]

Damn!! 2.73 is way to high for an od transmission! That's a 1:1 drive ratio.


My 5speed OD 3.55 loves 65 mph and does just fine at 70mph with the AC on!! I average 14-15 on my daily commute. Best I got was 20.3mph staying at a constant 55-60mph the entire tank.

 

[Bigmac]

Just got this 450 I built a while back off the diyno stock board stock stroke ported head cam in a little over 13 to one compression on race gas made a little over 60 hp, that’s really good

 

[davidwyby]

We have a 429 in an F700 with governed fuel injection behind and Allison auto. It’s a dog. Shifts way low rpm. All low rpm grunt. No power at speed. When it dies I want to do a built 460

Or an 8.1

 

[redline4]

Moved the car to the other end of the garage.


just waiting for a time my buddy came help me take the hood off.

 

[Mastermind]

What transmission are you using Ed?

 

[redline4]

What transmission are you using Ed?

The 4L60 from the Tahoe the engine came from.
I've got the output shaft and housing to convert it to 2wd already.

 

[stihl livin]

The 4L60 from the Tahoe the engine came from.
I've got the output shaft and housing to convert it to 2wd already.

Why is this not done yet?

 

[davidwyby]

Breathe

 

[davidwyby]

Why is this customer’s hydraulic tire cutter shredding its coupler?

 

[redline4]

Why is this not done yet?

Probably because I've hated cars for about 17 years and my vision for this car requires a Jeff Bezos budget but I'm on a central Wisconsin wrench turning budget.

 

[Mack 880]

On a different note, the Ford F350 460 build isn't going to happen. I picked up the truck and drove 13 miles and it was driving great! My son was following me and I was checking with him and he said smelled something.

I pulled over and got out to look around the truck. We both saw wisps of smoke coming from the back somewhere, but couldn't find the source. We walked up front and saw smoke rising up from the back of the hood.

I didn't open the hood (I've seen too many videos of what happens when you do), but I called 911 immediately. Fire department took 12 minutes from the time I called until they showed up.

By the time the FD got there, cab and engine bay were fully enveloped in flames. Unreal how fast it moved. I'm very fortunate to have stopped to check because the fire sure moved fast.

I'll post the pictures shortly.

I'm really bummed out by this turn of events. I had big hopes for this build. The truck reminded me of my Dad's old truck (He had an 82) and it was a nice trip down memory lane for that 13 miles.

 

[Steve]

On a different note, the Ford F350 460 build isn't going to happen. I picked up the truck and drove 13 miles and it was driving great! My son was following me and I was checking with him and he said smelled something.

I pulled over and got out to look around the truck. We both saw wisps of smoke coming from the back somewhere, but couldn't find the source. We walked up front and saw smoke rising up from the back of the hood.

I didn't open the hood (I've seen too many videos of what happens when you do), but I called 911 immediately. Fire department took 12 minutes from the time I called until they showed up.

By the time the FD got there, cab and engine bay were fully enveloped in flames. Unreal how fast it moved. I'm very fortunate to have stopped to check because the fire sure moved fast.

I'll post the pictures shortly.

I'm really bummed out by this turn of events. I had big hopes for this build. The truck reminded me of my Dad's old truck (He had an 82) and it was a nice trip down memory lane for that 13 miles.

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Damn, that sucks. I truly know how you feel. Don't let this experience stop you. Look for another and when the time is right the right truck will find you.

 

[redline4]

Probably won't buff out..

 

[Woodslasher]

I pulled the top end on my Yamaha to get it bored out and took apart the front of my brother's Yamaha to asses the damage. He'll be down and out for awhile, but it's looking like $250 will get the bike fixed so I can sell it for him.

 

[Steve]

I pulled the top end on my Yamaha to get it bored out and took apart the front of my brother's Yamaha to asses the damage. He'll be down and out for awhile, but it's looking like $250 will get the bike fixed so I can sell it for him.
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Ouch! Hope your brother makes a speedy recovery.

 

[nbbt]

I pulled the top end on my Yamaha to get it bored out and took apart the front of my brother's Yamaha to asses the damage. He'll be down and out for awhile, but it's looking like $250 will get the bike fixed so I can sell it for him.

Hope he isn't injured to badly, and that he will still want to continue his riding once healed !

 

[Steve]

Probably won't buff out..
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Is that the 2 week old cam?

 

[redline4]

Is that the 2 week old cam?

Thats the one I sent you a pic of. It's not the second cam in that truck, it's the second cam I have replaced in 2 different trucks in 2 weeks. Guess I was clear as mud on that!

 

[jacob j.]

I pulled the top end on my Yamaha to get it bored out and took apart the front of my brother's Yamaha to asses the damage. He'll be down and out for awhile, but it's looking like $250 will get the bike fixed so I can sell it for him.
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It looks like your brother was having a great time until he didn't.

Thats the one I sent you a pic of. It's not the second cam in that truck, it's the second cam I have replaced in 2 different trucks in 2 weeks. Guess I was clear as mud on that!

Ed - you seem really talented at this kind of work. You might think about getting a job in the field of automotive mechanics.

 

[redline4]

It looks like your brother was having a great time until he didn't.


Ed - you seem really talented at this kind of work. You might think about getting a job in the field of automotive mechanics.

The thought crossed my mind, JJ.