HotRodDiesel Truck -Why it would not start and ran like chit!

[Jim Fulmer]

Your Welcome Snedge

I just dropped the block off to start the machine work.
We should be up and running in a few weeks.
I'm still tempted to sleeve the cracked block but I'm very sure that's a bad idea :badidea:

I have one sleeve in mine, he did such a great job that you can't even tell (now) which one is sleeved, I'm not even slightly worried about it.

Jim

 

[John Robinson]

I disagree... nitrous is just air... he lost a boot and wanted to make an exhibition run knowing he was tempting fate. If that boot hadn't blown, the truck would have a lot of passes on that engine by now

Try running "just air" in your cutting torch the next time you have to cut a piece of 3/8 flat.
Sorry bout your luck Michael.Its nothing that a little hard work & money wont fix right up. We will see ya soon at the races im sure.

 

[VMAX]

Ouch block too? Well you blew a motor I wrecked a truck out there on the same weekend I want revenge on that track.

 

[MDW]

I have one sleeve in mine, he did such a great job that you can't even tell (now) which one is sleeved, I'm not even slightly worried about it.

Jim

I agree Jim. I used sleeves before but not in a cylinder that has a obvious flaw.
But I'm still thinking about it

 

[MDW]

Try running "just air" in your cutting torch the next time you have to cut a piece of 3/8 flat.
Sorry bout your luck Michael.Its nothing that a little hard work & money wont fix right up. We will see ya soon at the races im sure.

Thanks John, you will see me again. I'm to stoopid to quit.
As long as I have the money that is :doh:

 

[MDW]

Ouch block too? Well you blew a motor I wrecked a truck out there on the same weekend I want revenge on that track.

I feel no need to go back there for some strange reason :kick:

 

[VMAX]

I feel no need to go back there for some strange reason :kick:

Yea I get to go back for pinks all out with a national audience. :badidea:

 

[SixOhh]

sorry to hear your luck mike. knowing you u will be cutting low ET's within a month!

 

[ramctd]

Michael ask if I wanted to come down today and help remove a few unnecessary things on the race truck. Since the engines out seemed like a good time to get rid of things not really needed for racing.

Well we had time to unbolt and disconnect a few things. I think the plasma cutter will get a workout tomorrow.

A few things will go back on, but not near as much as came out.

I am gonna miss the stereo, heater and AC but has a lot more foot room now. LOL

 

[JTaylor]

No! Not the Stereo! Michael, it is now going to be a Hot drive to Track... Either way it would be awesome for you to crack off another set of 10 second passes and/or 9 second pass drive it 55 miles home again! John, Thanks for the Pictures..

 

[VMAX]

Save the stereo for the express truck! the 1978 eight track with CB input is not cutting it. LOL

Good time to lose the front bumper and make a one piece front end that can come off fairly easy like we did.

 

[Snedge]

How much fat can you guys shake off the truck?

 

[MDW]

How much fat can you guys shake off the truck?

About 193.5lbs if I stop driving it :hehe:

 

[Toolman]

I agree Jim. I used sleeves before but not in a cylinder that has a obvious flaw.
But I'm still thinking about it

If you decide to try and sleeve it let us know how it turns out. I have a block up here with a cracked cylinder too but I don't think I want to take a chance on it. Good luck with whichever way you go!

 

[MDW]

If you decide to try and sleeve it let us know how it turns out. I have a block up here with a cracked cylinder too but I don't think I want to take a chance on it. Good luck with whichever way you go!

Will do

 

[ramctd]

The race truck mods are still in progress. Slow but making progress.

Roll cage Chromoly enhancements. Better access and additional strength.

Fenders have went on a diet.

 

[JTaylor]

Wow! You all weren't kidding about shaving weight! Excellent progress considering how much work goes through that shop! I know that MDW doesn't skimp on anything, so I know that this Pro Street Truck is going to really turn heads! Great luck! Can't wait until it debuts!