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05-23-2011, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by PDUB
Lookin' good Brent... don't let 'em getcha down!
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We're not gonna let him get down.  C'mon, he's got guys all over the globe watching what he's doing and rooting for him. Now he's just got to get off his ass and start getting some work done. This "I'm busy" crap only flushes for so long. There's an old saying in the south -- if you want something done quickly, give the job to a busy man.  |
06-06-2011, 02:11 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Another Two Weeks Have Passed...
... any news on the ol' "I'm Getting Back in the Game" front?  |
06-06-2011, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
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I expect to have the block back this Friday. It will be all prettied up, ready to do some grinding and drilling on it.
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06-06-2011, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by blykins
I expect to have the block back this Friday. It will be all prettied up, ready to do some grinding and drilling on it.
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Very good. Carry on. |
06-17-2011, 12:35 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by blykins
I expect to have the block back this Friday. It will be all prettied up, ready to do some grinding and drilling on it.
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Sooooooo, have we ground and drilled? I think it's time for some pics. |
06-17-2011, 12:50 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Man, you're like my neighbor's new little dog who can't stop barking.
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06-17-2011, 12:55 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Man, you're like my neighbor's new little dog who can't stop barking.
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This year I have made a vow to wag more and bark less. But, my secretary has the issue tickled for every other Friday and she's quite diligent. |
06-17-2011, 01:06 PM
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I have drilled and ground but I haven't drilled and tapped yet.
Walnut shelled block....hasn't been tanked. By the way, please don't tell us anymore about tickling your secretary.
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06-17-2011, 01:09 PM
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... and you are not going to tap closed the lifter gallies, correc?
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06-17-2011, 01:13 PM
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Not going to do what? You mean plug the lifter galleys?
No, going to drill and tap the front of the block for screw-in plugs, along with drill/tap the valley plugs for screw-in plugs.
Not going to plug the lifter galleys....going to leave them open so I can run EDM lifters.
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06-17-2011, 01:14 PM
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OK, I know there's a debate on the issue. Mine are plugged, but you're the boss on this build....  |
06-17-2011, 01:18 PM
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That's right.
So let me do a little educating....
EDM lifters have an oiling orifice that relies on lifter passage oil pressure. It keeps the cam lobe and lifter face oiled. So you can't close the lifter galleys off completely or that would negate the reason behind the lifters. |
06-17-2011, 01:21 PM
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I have only read good things about them. What's your time-table now?
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06-17-2011, 01:22 PM
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I don't know. But you may want to have your secretary to lay off the reminders for a bit.
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06-17-2011, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blykins
I don't know. But you may want to have your secretary to lay off the reminders for a bit.
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06-17-2011, 01:29 PM
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Hey, any progress is good progress.
However, I've got another 445 engine to do....13:1, solid roller race engine. Since both blocks will get billet cross bolt caps, I may have to wait until the other block is ready to machine so I can knock them both out at one time.
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07-15-2011, 08:54 AM
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It's that time again...
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Originally Posted by blykins
But you may want to have your secretary lay off the reminders for a bit.
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Well, she let a couple of weeks slide by, but she can't go a whole month without sounding off.... So now she wants to know how much progress you've made or if you're just sitting around swilling beer and swatting flies. Now mind you, those are her words, not mine. |
07-15-2011, 09:03 AM
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Getting bad cramps Brent? Here's your monthly 'curse'.
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08-05-2011, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Getting bad cramps Brent? Here's your monthly 'curse'.
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Tri-weekly. I bet some progress has been made though. Hopefully he's not relying on the stock market to fund the build.... |
08-09-2011, 04:17 PM
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Bought a crank.
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