Breakdowns

[Beejay]

Nice times Wazza.

Did it take a lot of work over the years to get the suspension sorted, or is the DRB pretty good first go?

Cheers,

Ben

[spookypt]

Hey Wazza... timing chain?? What timing chain??? Never happen on a YOTA!

I broke down twice! Ran out of fuel... both times.... Yep, before you say it.....idiot!

SpookyPT

[Blair]

You know Spook, you had Rebel1 on the ropes! He didn't know how to handle you! You could even make fun of what school his daughter went to the chances of you 'knowing' her! Then you go along and type / admit you have run out of fuel not once but twice.

I think times have changed. You wait till he reads about your fuel problems.

[richardferguson]

I thought this thread would be too painful to read or contribute to...then again, it could be therapeutic.
Well, there's been 5 or 6 tows, 3 flat batteries, 1 busted fuel pump, 1 ruptured fuel line and many "would not start".
Having ditched the Motec M48 and now running an Autronics SM4 things are on the up. Ahhh, that feels better. My advice: get an NRMA Premium Card.
Looking forward to Winton.
Richard

[Wazza]

Phil...anyone....??

How do I insert/include a photo in any of these messages.

Signed,
"Computer Retarded" Warren.

[Philm]

Wazza,
First upload the photos in your gallery, then when you open the pic there is a box called UBBcode, click on the code and then copy to the clipboard.

I actually open 2 lots of the site, one which has my gallery open so I can copy the code and the 2nd is the reply I am writing, then I simply cut and paste the code.

Someone help here I know I probably go the wrong way about it but this works for me.

Phil

[sambo]

Best way to do it if you ask me Phil. Thumbs up!

[Wazza]

While I'm on the Subject of changing things....
Been having some problems of late with timing chains failing.
In the end after a couple of these problems , have decided to go to Cam Belt Drive System.
Required a complete change to the front of the engine, got rid of the Gilmer Drives, and normal water pump, and now has electric water pump, and normal pulley and belt system for alternator etc.
The cam belt drive is an external belt system,( same as the V8 Supercars...so that's cool ) with a constant tension wheel, which is VERY adjustable, very smooth, and doesn't look too rough either.
Don't know why I had suddenly developed a problem with the timing chains, but if anybody else has a similar prob., this has fixed it.

Warren.

[dbn04]

warren,
what stroker kit did you use? thinking of stroking myself (engine that is)

[Wazza]

Originally Posted by dbn04

warren,
what stroker kit did you use? thinking of stroking myself (engine that is)

If it helps, I've attached the "blurb" Ii have on a poster thingy I use when I enter any show and shines etc.
It just lets people see what's in the engine without having to ask a lot of questions.

Anyway.....


OWNER : Warren and Joanne BOYLAN, Gold Coast, Queensland.
347 Windsor Stroker Engine,
Engine Built by A.P.E. Motorsport, (A.N.T. Mechanical) Gold Coast Ph. 55637755.
With 750 D.P. Barry Grant Carburetor , Power Plus Crossflow Air-Gap Intake Manifold, EDELBROCK PERFORMER R.P.M. Alloy Heads, (Port matched 2.02 / 1.6) , H.O. Mustang Block, with mainbolt girdle , Forged Steel SCAT Crank , CRANE Cam , Forged H Beam Conrods , ARIAS Forged Flat Top Pistons , Eaton Race Solid Lifters , Moly Hardened Push Rods ,Platinum YELLA TERRA Shaft Rollers, 1.7 Ratio Rockers , ICE Digital Electronic Distributor, and control box, 9mm. Race Leads, Iridium Spark Plugs, Custom Exhaust, 1 3/4 inch Headers, into 4 inch collector, and 2 1/2 inch system, H.P.C. Coated ,Ford Racing Chrome Alloy Tappet Covers, Hi-Energy 6qt. Baffled sump, Hi-Volume Oil Pump, External Cam Belt Drive System, CVR High Performance Electric water pump, Romac Alloy Harmonic Balancer , ROIL Metal treatment,,
Clutch: Heavy Duty EXTREME ,10 Puc Cerra-mettalic.
Gear Box: TREMEC , TR3550, with B.&M. Short Shifter.
Diff: Borg Warner 3.7 With KAAZ 24 Clutch Plate L.S.D.
Brakes: VL Commodore, with braided steel lines, and Race Pads.
Wheels/Tyres: ROH 3 piece, 245/45/16 FALKEN Sports.
Suspension : King Springs, KONI Adjustable Shocks.
360 R.W.H.P.
400 Metres : 11.9 Secs. / 119.8 m.p.h. (13/07/06)

[Philm]

Wazza,
great combo, no wonder you are at the pointy end.

I think you are foxing with the power output.


I like the cam belt systems, almost used one myself.


Phil

[dbn04]

thanks for that, nice setup!