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Offline Jack Gifford

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1695 on: April 14, 2013, 01:37:38 AM »
pops- thanks.

Any idea what the maximum negative acceleration is of those cam lobes?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1696 on: April 14, 2013, 04:09:38 PM »
pops- thanks.

Any idea what the maximum negative acceleration is of those cam lobes?

Jack,

I don't have that information. To be honest, I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what I'd use the information for!

So, what would I use the info for?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1697 on: April 15, 2013, 01:50:39 AM »
To calculate minimum required spring force for a particular combination of engine speed and valvetrain mass.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1698 on: April 16, 2013, 05:18:24 PM »
Nice bump stick Buddy! Those lifters are pretty trick as well! I may not have ole Hank in tow in August but I will darn sure be there to see this thing run!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1699 on: April 23, 2013, 07:58:46 PM »
Joe, if you're at the salt with no car, come hang out with us-we at least always have lots to drink! LOL!

Don just sent me this update-way to go, Don!

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Small update for all.. I set up the heads and removed the o ring we were using ( .031 ) so we can run a larger wire ( .041 ) with a receiver grove in the block .
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1700 on: April 24, 2013, 01:33:50 AM »
So- how do you cut those irregularly shaped O-ring (and receiver) grooves- CNC mill? If so- did you translate the shapes into a series of geometric segments (arcs, etc.)?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1701 on: April 24, 2013, 05:50:55 PM »
wizardry just plain wizardry, plus Dons a master.........
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1702 on: April 24, 2013, 08:08:37 PM »
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There is a lot on this car that makes me think about the things I am doing. Are you going to run the engine on the engine dyno, chassis dyno or go straight to the salt?  Put me down for "over"!  :-D

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1703 on: April 24, 2013, 11:09:26 PM »
We've got to call Dema and tell him to put some ink in his printer . . .
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Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1704 on: May 05, 2013, 12:01:38 PM »
so whats the latest Buddy  :?
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1705 on: May 07, 2013, 08:31:50 PM »
Carl, Don is finishing the final version of the lifters and blocks, and Kenny will hone the cylinders and install the cam bearings on Monday.

I scheduled the dyno with John Beck yesterday, and we will be there July 1-3rd.
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1706 on: May 08, 2013, 11:02:37 PM »
Well Dodge thats good news will see ya then!!!!
Will bring some Hop Rod Ale too
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1707 on: May 11, 2013, 01:39:44 PM »
Carl, it will be great to see you again!

John has been making great progress! He still has some final fitting and mods to make, but things are looking good!

He has the rear enclosures done on the front mods, but still has to cut some vents into them.
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. However, this is not necessarily a good idea. It is hard to be sure where they are going to land, and it could be dangerous sitting under them as they fly overhead. -- RFC 1925

You can't make a race horse out of a pig. But if you work hard enough at it you can make a mighty fast pig. - Bob Akin

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http://youtu.be/89rVb497_4c

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1708 on: May 11, 2013, 02:49:03 PM »
Buddy, looking awesome. :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1709 on: May 11, 2013, 03:38:47 PM »
are the fenders a one off pieces or did you start with an "off the shelf" fender blank...