The RED Ball Express, 2012. "From Cactus to the Cape"

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  • JOES66FURY
    Deputy Director Procrastination & Incompetence Dept.
    • Jun 2009
    • 12184
    #121
    Just got a text from Tony, looks like the trip is a bust...I will let him tell the details but...it aint good. Damnit!
    If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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      • Deaf Bob
        No Life Outside BangShift.com
        • Feb 2012
        • 19255
        #122
        Suppose it is hard to make a trip when your fuel allowance is being used for repairs..
        Suppose time plays a big part in it too...

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          • TC
            Banned
            • Nov 2007
            • 11805
            #123
            Originally posted by Deaf Bob View Post
            Suppose it is hard to make a trip when your fuel allowance is being used for repairs..
            Suppose time plays a big part in it too...
            The fuel allowance and time isn't the half of it, like Joe said we'll let Tony explain, but the pics don't look good!!!!........
            Last edited by TC; August 29, 2012, 10:16 AM.

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              • Brian Lohnes
                Administrator
                • Jan 2008
                • 18784
                #124
                The motor took the "suck" part of the combustion cycle too literally.
                That which you manifest is before you.

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                  • Deaf Bob
                    No Life Outside BangShift.com
                    • Feb 2012
                    • 19255
                    #125
                    Sucked a valve?

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                      • Blazerteam
                        Legendary BangShifter
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 7676
                        #126
                        Oh no..

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                          • TheSilverBuick
                            ALMOST Spidey !
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 22145
                            #127
                            Originally posted by Brian Lohnes View Post
                            The motor took the "suck" part of the combustion cycle too literally.
                            I was wondering if the valve that busted pushrod was feeding was sticky/stuck in the guide.
                            Escaped on a technicality.

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                              • Blazerteam
                                Legendary BangShifter
                                • Mar 2008
                                • 7676
                                #128
                                How about finding a cheap 350,and change engines?.After all,we are in the US.There must be engines hangin from the trees.

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                                  • squirrel
                                    Benevolent Ruler of the Universe
                                    • Nov 2007
                                    • 19334
                                    #129
                                    I told Tony Tuesday I have an engine on the stand...didn't hear back from him
                                    My fabulous web page

                                    "If it don't go, chrome it!" --Stroker McGurk

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                                      • JOES66FURY
                                        Deputy Director Procrastination & Incompetence Dept.
                                        • Jun 2009
                                        • 12184
                                        #130
                                        Originally posted by squirrel View Post
                                        I told Tony Tuesday I have an engine on the stand...didn't hear back from him
                                        I told him to contact you to see if you have a head. Did not hear back from him.
                                        If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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                                          • TC
                                            Banned
                                            • Nov 2007
                                            • 11805
                                            #131
                                            Originally posted by JOES66FURY View Post
                                            I told him to contact you to see if you have a head. Did not hear back from him.
                                            I think we should give Tony a little time, I'm sure he's pretty pissed right about now(not a good time to be making decisions)....... Sure know I would be........
                                            Last edited by TC; August 29, 2012, 12:42 PM.

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                                              • Deaf Bob
                                                No Life Outside BangShift.com
                                                • Feb 2012
                                                • 19255
                                                #132
                                                All depends if the motor was actually "rebuilt" at one time..
                                                And how much metal is in the motor...
                                                What's the oil filter look like inside?
                                                Fix the head and go?
                                                Both heads?
                                                Since going a long ways.. Squirrel's known engine is probably best way to go over a junk yard unknown?
                                                Since there has been 2 plane tickets bought... Might as well see it through... Fix it however..
                                                Small block to get home and fix the big block when funds become avaiable.
                                                Personally..i wanna see Tony get this beast back home... I love the one tonners!

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                                                  • JOES66FURY
                                                    Deputy Director Procrastination & Incompetence Dept.
                                                    • Jun 2009
                                                    • 12184
                                                    #133
                                                    The motor was fresh 5 years ago and only had about 5 hours on it, sounds like the guy who "broke it in" broke it...improper break in procedures is what it sounds like from what Tony described.
                                                    If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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                                                      • nesabo
                                                        Legendary BangShifter
                                                        • Jan 2008
                                                        • 4288
                                                        #134
                                                        So like the Javelin, do we need to start thinking about setting up a trailer to trailer cross country adventure?
                                                        Neal

                                                        Drag Week 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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                                                          • Brian Lohnes
                                                            Administrator
                                                            • Jan 2008
                                                            • 18784
                                                            #135
                                                            It did suck a valve only a few minutes after they fired it up and moved the truck.

                                                            He and his pop are hopping a plane home tonight. Not sure what the long term plan is, but a trailer to trailer relay would be cool...this is a pretty big SOB, though.

                                                            We'll see what he wants to do.
                                                            That which you manifest is before you.

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