Freightrain

Engine blankets are becoming more mandated then ever before. Mostly to help with clean up and the other is to keep cars from getting in their own oil and having bad things happen down track. They were talking about a year ago that even a 12 second street car would need a blanket. That was quickly squashed because so many factory cars will run 12's easily and most people are not going to spend that kind of money and headache on a daily driver.

Heyyy, I found the pictures. It was the top of 2nd gear, 6000 rpm and..............Bang. It shook really hard, but with that big hunk of counterweight on the back of the crank spinning with the flywheel it took a few seconds to settle down. Didn't really make any mess on the track, the pan kept most all of it inside. Only fell apart when I took it out of the car. The crank is broken in 5 pcs. From the center main forward it is perfect shape. No 3/6 rods are holding onto a chunk, 4/8 are on another chunk(see it laying in the pan in lower picture) I have a picture of me standing next to the car/motor after I got it........I know I looked A LOT younger back then LOL!

Not really. It is all clutch related for the most part. Hit anything too hard and it will break. The track was hooking, hard that day. I don't usually have to loosen the clutch up as I have it set at a pretty safe spot. We just put it up to it was an old box, LOTS of passes. Just put its time in and decided it was done.

That is actually a G force GF5R. Pretty much top of the line stuff...........but they all still break (sooner or later). That transmission was basically a sponsorship kinda deal. I called my guy in PA and he is getting me parts to rebuild it. So, currently I put my old Doug Nash box back in that I've run since 1996. I've broken a gear or two, maybe a shaft, but I've NEVER had one come apart this bad. It broke when I hit 3rd gear, the parts then went to the rear of the case and got tangled up in 1-2 gear and that forced the cluster shaft down and out! The aluminum handcuff that is suppose to keep the shafts together got blown apart! I've checked runout on the shafts and they are still good. Just need a case, 1st, 2nd, 3rd gears. Simple huh? If I had to pay it would be north of $2500, easy. Glad I have someone that likes me and wants to give me stuff! I have dealt with him since I bought my Nash for any parts I've needed. My car typically doesn't spit stuff out, but every year or two it will break a gear. Pretty lucky overall.

I would have to dig up my motor pics from 2000 when I broke the crank in 5 pieces! Ugly. Took back of block off. This is my transmission from a few weeks ago. Bye into the final and this happened....

LOL!!! I'm really needing some cash to get my next great idea to market........

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They show some front springs also. I wonder if they have tapered leaf for the front of a B model? Wouldn't that just be a FINE upgrade over that monster spring pack? I was able to blow up the pictures and doesn't look like anything but stock springs. Ugh.

Hmmm, that's a thought.

Yup. I'm good today. Must be some kind of update?

I just had to do some security "pick 9 numbers" thing yesterday to get logged in?

Well haven't had issues with logging in every time now. But, yesterday I had to so some kinda of random security thing? Came up on my phone also? Had to enter 9 random numbers? WTH was that?

Karen started with a HUGE bag and it was gone in about a minute. Doesn't take long throwing by the handfuls. As long as you make sure it gets to the curb you typically don't have to worry much about kids in the street. Yup, the air horn gets a workout(sometimes have to wait for the air to build back up)! My horn is pretty loud and the spectators are either giving a thumbs up or holding their ears LOL!! Karen wants her own cord so she can make noise too.

Karen goes to the parade, I haven't since I marched in it in the early 80's. I have videos my dad made back in the 70's, all on 8mm, which is when the parade was ALL THAT. I'm sure the candy throwing would be highly restricted with all the officials around. The Stow/Kent parade was not quite so intense, but fun. Having your kids eat candy thrown from a car would likely not go well in today's world. With all the crazies out there!(not including me). Here's a story for the century. I've watched the old movies a time or two. About 10 yrs ago I met a fellow at the machine shop I use to do my motor work. A new customer was there with his '68 Firebird convertible. He bought it new, was perfect shape. I noticed it had a very, very unique hubcap on it. My mind wandered and I asked if he ever was in the parade. He said he had carried people before. I dug out the videos and sure enough, from 1976 my dad captured him carrying a character(had those same hubcaps on it back then). I made a quick copy of that section and gave it to him. Small world.

Neat. I kinda wish I could get a few trucks together and run the parade. I know Karen used to love doing the Stow/Kent parade with the NEO chapter years back. Never saw anyone so anxious to take get up so early and ride in the Mack? LOL! I think it was throwing the candy out to the kids that got her going. They told us not to, but if they don't catch you??

I remember all the videos that were posted by dealerships with cars that HAD to have the motor blown up during cash for clunkers. Just sickening.

Found a nice original lens on Ebay for $19 with free shipping. It's on the way. Another seller had a bunch of newer replacements for $15, but $7 shipping! Since I just replaced both bulbs, I shouldn't have the chance to break the glass for quite some time.

6" I will check around for new also.

Ok, in my clumsy stupidity I dropped and cracked one of my lenses yesterday when I was changing a bulb. Ugh. Anyone have a lens?

I'd have to look at home for specs(I think it is around .016 Int/.024 exh), someone should chime in soon. Determining which valve is pretty easy: The exhaust valve lines up with the exhaust manifold, the intake valve will line up with the intake port.

Any time I see discussion of museums all I hear is doom and gloom. They are just a money pit that has to be kept up by donations from people with the means to do it. If you walk down the street and ask people for donations for something like this, commonly they will just laugh at you. In today's society, do they want to waste money on parking a bunch of 100 yr old "junk"? Nope. Sad truth. Most city's can't pay for the things they really need, so there is no extra money for museums. I do hope something good does come for them.

Mine was 1" taller then the Mack frame, so I just clamped the top rail and left the bottom be what it was. Looks good. I loved mine just after I put the POR15 on it. Then 6 months later it looked like crap. Oh well, it's no show winner anyway.

Looks good. My frame came from a '91 Ford also. With as much wiggle on the frames, the closest measurement came out near perfect slip fit. With twelve 5/8" bolts on each side, plus all the other misc stuff bolted through it is not coming apart any time soon.

One of my favorites is Pale Rider. I can watch it over and over. Not that others aren't good, but I just like this one. Throw in Breakheart Pass with Bronson. Ya, another one I can watch over and over.

This morning I had to sign in again on my phone.