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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3210 on: September 12, 2018, 12:41:49 PM »
wrong turns??..ME ??  you mean like in 1980 when I had the chance to buy a  `67 Ferrari 275 GTB 4 cam for $7500, But bought a new Corvette instead??? :cry:
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3211 on: September 12, 2018, 11:21:35 PM »
You joined the long list of geniuses I know.
I actually owned a Countach back in 87.
Bought the wreck from a guy in Italy that fell asleep at the wheel.
Too much "Vino". :-D :-D :-D

The idea was to make molds and rebuild the the left side in Carbon.
The rest is history.......... I guess we stillhavea shot at MIT!!!!!!!. :cheers:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3212 on: September 17, 2018, 09:59:35 AM »
Nothing really to show as far as the liner goes but my new sponsor Jan of Turboworks rebuilt my unit for the Volvo so we'll definitely have the qickest version parts fetcher in the country.
Kevin and Matthew are going to rebuild the top end when it gets back from machining.

Many thanks to Jan and his team for coming on board. These are the nicest people I have met in a long time. Any South Africans reading this post and need their services should go see them.

I have to get the Honey Do cabin finished before I can get back on the liner full time. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
Getting there.

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3213 on: September 17, 2018, 10:15:09 AM »
The roof supports look kind of sparse.  What about snow load?  When you get a foot and a half or two of snow on the roof -- will it support the weight?
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3214 on: September 17, 2018, 05:56:22 PM »
They aren't all in yet but if we get a few feet of snow here let it come down.
I haven't seen any snow here since 1981 and although it started in the early hours
it had melted by 17h00. 2" maybe. All I need to worry about is burglars!!!. :-D

The construction is at the bottom of the garden away from the house.  :x

In saying that I do have a pack of killer dogs.
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3215 on: September 17, 2018, 06:29:41 PM »
I've been listening to the podcast Mike Lefefers partook in and it's just awesome.

I've hit a bit of a speed bump on the liner build related to engine building.
Kyle, my engineer as moved to the UK, Derek Marx who mentored me on building
Ford motors is getting on in years and has acute arthritis. I was going to ship the components
to him to build the motor sans the fuel injection and turbo setup but now it seems that this
one is all on me. I've built two 351Cs under supervision but this is a whole new ball game for
me.
I guess I'll be pestering you guys for help if that's OK????. :roll:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3216 on: September 17, 2018, 09:56:05 PM »
nice of you to try to soften the dogs public image by dressing them up!
Miss LIBERTY,  changing T.K.I.  to noise, dust, rust, BLUE HATS & hopefully not scrap!!

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3217 on: September 18, 2018, 02:18:32 AM »
 :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Thanks Sparky. That I really needed.
Not much to smile about around here
but that helped. :cheers:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3218 on: September 18, 2018, 12:40:29 PM »
Little Ms "Red Doggie" in a hood did the same for me!!
Miss LIBERTY,  changing T.K.I.  to noise, dust, rust, BLUE HATS & hopefully not scrap!!

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3219 on: September 19, 2018, 09:06:50 AM »
shed???  drat...I thought it was a dyno test cell w/ 2" thick Lexan windows to prevent the flying connecting rods from bonking the kid down the street upside the noggin. :cheers:
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3220 on: September 19, 2018, 09:35:39 AM »
No Jerry it's actually the oven for blow molding canopies..........

Got other stuff for the kid down the road. How did you know?. :evil:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3221 on: September 20, 2018, 10:33:15 AM »
Things are looking up. Health is improving big time thank the Lord. :cheers:

Got contacted by a major manufacturer of the best racing components around IMO.
US based. He wants me to send him a proposal. I'm feeling lucky. :cheers: :-D

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3222 on: September 20, 2018, 09:09:32 PM »
Mike, all good things come to he who waits!  :cheers: Or F's around long enough for sumthin to happen!   :x :-o :-D
Either way all the best to ya and keep us posted!  :cheers:
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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3223 on: September 21, 2018, 01:09:03 AM »
Thanks Woody. God Bless you. :cheers:

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Re: Springfield Flyer.
« Reply #3224 on: September 26, 2018, 12:15:32 PM »
Help wanted on cam choice.
None of us can do it all but we try.
I can drive, weld, work with composites, design fairly simple stuff
but when it comes to motors I'm more an assembler than builder.
2 strokes, Mazda rotaries and performance 351C normally aspirated
I know but this high end stuff is way out of my league. EFI, ECU, crank
triggers, EGT sensors and never mind the turbo stuff  :evil: :evil: :evil:.

I've leaned on you guys from inception and have never been left in the lurch
or wondering for which I am eternally grateful.

The camshaft is bugging me. Dave Crower gave me excellent advice on a solution
for my original project (the truck) but the liner is a different kettle of fish. He said
the 351c 4V heads breathe so well I don't need a "big" cam. That was for 7,000RPM
but based on my current components I probably need an additional 1,500RPM.

The block, crank and rods are up to the task. In racing nothing is bullet proof.

My rear tire size is 29,4", diff ratio currently 2.44:1 and final drive 1:1.
I need to know what RPM is required to get 300MPH?.
I know there are a lot of missing variables but this is my starting point.
I'd appreciate input from anyone especially Dynoroom for obvious reasons :wink:.

Thanks in advance. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: