Gasser question....is the tilt too much for the engine?

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[Unkl Ian]

Have you tried to drive this thing yet ? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

How about the float level? Will it run properly on this much of an angle ?

How far is the big trip ?

If it's close,try it and see what happens.
And keep an eye on the oil pressure gauge.

[AnimalAin]

I think you are worrying too much. The motor will run fine a quart low. If you are REALLY concerned, add an extra half quart.

[slammed]

Steady pressure is no worry. Eyeball the gauge and run it.

[Slag Kustom]

only worry would be if it was a such an angle that part of the crank was submerged in oil http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Curt R]

driveline phase or the angle of the u-joint at the transmission to the driveshaft and of the driveshaft u-joint to the rear axle pinion. Rear axle pinion angle is to be considered, also.
If, the engine mount angle is to severe, you may experience fuel starvation, at the carb, and oil starvation at the oil pump, under hard acceleration. Set a degree finder on top of the carb, not the air cleaner, front to back and you should get a relatively close reading of the angle of the engine in the chassis.

[radical56chevy]

hey von..glad to here ya getting to drive it..
i'de maybe drop the ffloat level a hair..the oil sump should still be in the pan plenty,,add a half quart if it really worries ya..good luck an have fun.

[Blownolds]

Won't the front sump empty out on a hard run? Do they have rear sumps and pickups available?

[48_HEMI]

I just bought a 270 dodge Hemi that was run in a sand rail. must have had the same problem. had a wedge shaped carb adapter. like 1 inch rear to 1/4 inch front. I'll take a picture when I get to the shop this morning. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Dirty2]

It should be ok but if it it still bothering you add some spacers between the transmission mounts.I am glad you have finally got to drive it!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Morrisman]

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I just bought a 270 dodge Hemi that was run in a sand rail. must have had the same problem. had a wedge shaped carb adapter. like 1 inch rear to 1/4 inch front. I'll take a picture when I get to the shop this morning. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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48-Hemi, I made one of them myself once, out of a Summit 1/2"carb spacer. Threw it in a borrowed lathe, four jaw chuck, tapped it to the angle I needed and skimmed about 3/16 off. Only on the one edge, as the other edge just cleaned up, giving me the necessary angle to get the carb level. The studs were a little out of 'true' after, but nothing worth worrying about. That was for this project, as the carb had to be level, and the stock manifold isn't.

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[Flat Ernie]

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had a wedge shaped carb adapter.

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I've got one that I whittled up in a mill many mango seasons ago for a hard launching FE - it's standard Holley & yours for postage if you think you need it.

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[Mutt]

VT - The slicks in the rain test is to prep you for when you get a "real" motor. When you get the same feeling on dry roads, you have a *real* motor. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mutt

[Flat Ernie]

Had that problem with my FE http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Well, I didn't think of it as a problem http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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[radical56chevy]

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I decided to throw caution to the wind and take a relatively untested car on a 200 mile round trip..... I'm glad I did.

It ran like a champ. I don't think I have anything to worry about. I still have some bugs to iron out of the suspension and all, but, I am very very pleased with the trip and the performance of the car.

Also on this trip, I got initiated into the "slicks + rain = uh-oh" club. First time out with them and oooooohhhhh it rains on me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif 30 mph for the last 50 miles of our return trip home. Only once did they get away from me....at a stoplight. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

It was a good day. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Thanks everyone for your input. It really helped me make a good decision.


VT.

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vt .glad all went good..post a pic of that thing from the show..oh yeah.thanks for the laugh about the rain tires you have.lol

[Gotgas]

Yeah, let's see a pic with the front end settled. The angled carb adapter will really help if it is sputtering or acting bad during accel / decel. Glad to hear it's roaming the streets again!

[HELLBILLY]

I took this pic of Tinglers car,Nice http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Dude!!! Thats Fuckin BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when did you do that?!!! Holy Shit!!

[slammed]

HELLBILLY! That is the Best shot yet of that car, Good work!

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Still wanna know when you did this?? I never knew you were gonna straight Axle it!! talk to me here..Explain the details of the conversion...

[zman]

Dude he had tech up on it and everything. Asked lots of legit questions. Kept us up to date, but I guess you have to drill down a few pages every now and then...

[HELLBILLY]

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HELLBILLY! That is the Best shot yet of that car, Good work!

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Hey Thanks...as I was on my knees prayng to the almighty Gasser God I thought you know that would make a killer picture! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Glad to see the car come together..Jason is the real deal.


pic also of his overflow bottle...COOL!

[Cadillacin Marcus]

bla..... too much hassle to do that search bullshit..

[gettingreasy]

Way FUCKIN cool, I'm still thinking about doin it to my '62 Valient but with a transverse spring and hairpins(or a nice looking 4-link). Got any profile shots, I wanna see the angle shes at?
-Jesse

[HELLBILLY]

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Way FUCKIN cool, I'm still thinking about doin it to my '62 Valient but with a transverse spring and hairpins(or a nice looking 4-link). Got any profile shots, I wanna see the angle shes at?
-Jesse

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Side view pic I took,can you tell I really liked the car..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif