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    GLSSA weekend

    Rd 4. This was a really good race. Doug
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    1963 Polara Transmission Problems

    Pull the tail housing off. I have parts. Probably broke the park gear. Doug
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    GLSSA weekend

    Went to the semi's today. Was late in rd 5 but had room to get it done. Caught him with 10 feet to the finish. Broke out by .009 taking too much stripe .022 ( 3' 11"). Doug
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    Fire Suppression System Installation Ideas

    I sent you an E mail Doug
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    GLSSA weekend

    Fridays 16 car shootout was going to be difficult. Knew I had to be on my game. Plenty of hitters looking to grab the $3200 purse. I was close in rd 1, -.001 red. On to today. Won 3 rds and was paired up against my buddy Dave. For rd 4. Ive worked on his car quite a bit. It spun all yesterday...
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    440 head gasket seal advice

    The deck surface variation is way over spec. You didn't mention is it was the head or the block. Either way it needs to be addressed. A tip; after torquing the bolts loosen each in order and pull to full torque. The fastener will allways move further. Doug
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    727 rising fluid level

    I've run some pretty grooved pumps. If the housing and reaction shaft support aren't scored never had a pump pressure issue. The outer rotor should have .004-.008 clearance to the case. Clearance from the tip of the inner rotor tip to the outer gear is .005-.010. The end clearance is...
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    a833 rebuild. which syncro rings are better.

    Call Dan Brewer and ask. Doug
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    2 step with footbrake automatic

    NHRA Stocker guys use the pressure switch in the brake line. If you search there are adjustable pressure switch's so you can fine tune it. Doug
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    Indy results, frustration

    NDRL is non profit. They provide the purse funded by sponsers. All entry money paid ($150 per car), all spectator gate, and concesions all are kept by the track as profit. Mty bet is there were my close to 150 entries. So it isn't like they didn't make money. Bowling Green and St Louis prep...
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    Indy results, frustration

    Went to NDRL race #3 at Indy. Test on Thhursday. Track was horrible. 60fts have been a solid 1.29x EVERYWHERE on the 9.25 tune. Here the first two hits 1.388, 1.380. No wheels up. Just fishtailing. Gave up as the track staff promised better on Friday. Had to have a good qualifing run early as...
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    Opinions needed. Gut my race trans for good parts or build another with new street parts?

    Is your thumb weak, lol. My wife drives my street car around. Just leaves it in 3rd. At light throttle it could care less. Doug
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    Aftermarket alternator.

    Powermaster makes a wide variety from all manufacturers. Later model Mopars that used Denso stuff is good. It bolts on with minimal mods and uses the stock wiring. Thought I'd add a new output cable to the battery. I run both styles The race car has a GM 10SI Powermaster 145 amp 16 volt. Street...
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    Opinions needed. Gut my race trans for good parts or build another with new street parts?

    I'd run it as is. Hard shift isn't going to hurt anything. It'll be safe and last forever. If you swap the VB it'll need kick down parts. If the rear pump parts and governor parts are missing it'll need them as well. 65 race trans are a nitch item. Got to find someone who runs them. I'm assuming...
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    727 rising fluid level

    Pull the pan. Make sure the cam on the throttle pressure shaft is installed correctly pushing the kickdown valve in when you move the lever. If that looks good? Pull the valve body and check the throttle valve, spring, kickdown valve, and guide for proper installation. Good? Look at the throttle...
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