Scuderia-F1
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Thanks for sharing the video and also great to see your new home taking shape!
With best regards from Sweden,
Anders.
With best regards from Sweden,
Anders.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop
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Drag Racing and House Framing
This last weekend was another race weekend for me...
I was in Martin, Michigan with the Chevy II for the Factory Stock Summer Nationals. Clear weather but hot. I've been so busy with the house I haven't touched the Chevy II since last fall, but it still ran well. This was Friday during qualifying so not too many spectators.
Here I'm running against a '72 SS Chevelle with a 454 cubic engine. Same old deal, my 327 vrs a big block. In this case...
...note the red light on the Chevelle's side and the green light on mine. He left too soon and tripped the red light so I won this particular race by default. A win is a win. I wound up on Saturday in the shootout running against a '70 Z28 Camaro, best of 3. He won the first 2 and I managed to take the last round. So it goes. An all around fun race weekend none-the-less and that's why we do it.
Before I left to go racing, we finished framing the carport on the house.
If you remember the 2 columns that support the microlams for the carport had re-bar that extended all the way through to the footings and I had welded anchor bolts to the upper ends of that re-bar.
These 2 plates were fabricated from 3/8" steel plate and will sit on the columns and bolt to the re-bar and the microlams. The holes for the re-bar haven't been drilled yet in this picture.
The forklift was used to place the microlams into position.
These are what the carport roof trusses will sit on.
This is how the microlams were secured to the re-bar in the columns, by bolting to the welded anchor bolts...
...and then the microlams were through bolted to the plates. The idea is to prevent the carport from being lifted up in high winds.
For the framing, we lifted each truss into position...
...until...
...we had all the trusses installed.
With the plywood installed and...
...and the roof all "blacked in", 9 weeks after we started it's begining to take shape.
More is on the way so don't give up on me yet.
Thomas
This last weekend was another race weekend for me...
I was in Martin, Michigan with the Chevy II for the Factory Stock Summer Nationals. Clear weather but hot. I've been so busy with the house I haven't touched the Chevy II since last fall, but it still ran well. This was Friday during qualifying so not too many spectators.
Here I'm running against a '72 SS Chevelle with a 454 cubic engine. Same old deal, my 327 vrs a big block. In this case...
...note the red light on the Chevelle's side and the green light on mine. He left too soon and tripped the red light so I won this particular race by default. A win is a win. I wound up on Saturday in the shootout running against a '70 Z28 Camaro, best of 3. He won the first 2 and I managed to take the last round. So it goes. An all around fun race weekend none-the-less and that's why we do it.
Before I left to go racing, we finished framing the carport on the house.
If you remember the 2 columns that support the microlams for the carport had re-bar that extended all the way through to the footings and I had welded anchor bolts to the upper ends of that re-bar.
These 2 plates were fabricated from 3/8" steel plate and will sit on the columns and bolt to the re-bar and the microlams. The holes for the re-bar haven't been drilled yet in this picture.
The forklift was used to place the microlams into position.
These are what the carport roof trusses will sit on.
This is how the microlams were secured to the re-bar in the columns, by bolting to the welded anchor bolts...
...and then the microlams were through bolted to the plates. The idea is to prevent the carport from being lifted up in high winds.
For the framing, we lifted each truss into position...
...until...
...we had all the trusses installed.
With the plywood installed and...
...and the roof all "blacked in", 9 weeks after we started it's begining to take shape.
More is on the way so don't give up on me yet.
Thomas
panthersteve
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Boosted1
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Re: Drag Racing and House Framing
Your planning continues to show / payoff in the build.
I'm really liking the updates.
Yes a win is a win.
Your planning continues to show / payoff in the build.
I'm really liking the updates.
Yes a win is a win.
Vernmotor
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US 131 is a great track ! we have won 2 times up there..Long drive for us...House is looking great.. Love reading about it
APEowner
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Re: Drag Racing and House Framing
I'm assuming that this is just initial assembly and he's going to blow the whole house apart for paint and powder coating after all the bugs are worked out.
Is this bare steel I can see
I'm assuming that this is just initial assembly and he's going to blow the whole house apart for paint and powder coating after all the bugs are worked out.
csp
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Excellent choice to use ice and water shield on the entire roof instead of whatever the minimum lower ** feet for code is now.
Gatsby
Member
Hey Thomas - all looking good and great progress
May I ask a question about the rebar and the metal plates used to fix the beams on the car port?
I assume the rebar is concreted in so immovable. What technique did you use to determine where to drill the holes in the metal plate so it fitted the rebar so perfectly?
Looking forward to more updates
Regards
Gatsby
May I ask a question about the rebar and the metal plates used to fix the beams on the car port?
I assume the rebar is concreted in so immovable. What technique did you use to determine where to drill the holes in the metal plate so it fitted the rebar so perfectly?
Looking forward to more updates
Regards
Gatsby
What? Not coming to le circuit Mt Tremblant for the Can Am 9th of July?
50th anniversary of the first ever can am race.
I missed you last time, I would have liked to stop by and say hi!
http://www.historiccanam.com
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50th anniversary of the first ever can am race.
I missed you last time, I would have liked to stop by and say hi!
http://www.historiccanam.com
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You guys may not realize it, but you've got the whole crew here making similar remarks about me now. They're all wondering what I'll powder coat next! Sooooo...
...these are the lintels that will go over the windows and garage overhead doors...
...here's Rick at R&B Powder Coat as we're picking out the color to powder coat the lintels...
...and here are all my lintels done, nicely powder coated.....But wait there's more, but I'm saving that for later.
That should make everyone happy, right? An excellent question Gatsby. The center core and webs of the block are concrete filled so you are quite correct, the re-bar in the middle is immovable and randomly placed.
Because I didn't know the placement of the re-bar, that's why I hadn't drilled the holes for it. What I did was, once the microlams were installed, I made a cardboard template that I placed over the re-bar and butted it to the microlam. Then using a hammer, I tapped on the cardboard which left an impression of the re-bar. Then I transferred the placement of the re-bar to the steel plate and drilled the holes. The holes turned out to be...
...within a 1/16" of where the re-bar was positioned. They tapped into place very nicely. I took my time because I wanted to get it right. These plates will never be seen so I'm just going to prime and paint them in place.
As you recall we were there 2 years ago...
...and as of 3 weeks ago we were suppose to be there this year...
... but some logistical problems popped up and unfortunately we can't be there. We'll also be at Watkins Glen in September if that's any help.
Thomas
That's a good observation Mike. I'm quite happy with how it turned out and I think it's very distinctive...
...and highly functional as well. The foot print is 24' (7.3 m) square so there's plenty of room under it. This is looking south and the driveway will curve to the right and loop around through where the 2 car garage is presently.
To be continued. Thanks everyone.
Thomas
Hey Thomas,
Looks great I am thinking of starting a pool for bets on all the screws on switch plates, outlets, cabinets etc will all be clocked straight up. The pool is going to have to choose who does it you or your contractors and pool players will have to guess how many screws will be slightly off through out the house.:} What do you think ??:} LOL
Cypher
Looks great I am thinking of starting a pool for bets on all the screws on switch plates, outlets, cabinets etc will all be clocked straight up. The pool is going to have to choose who does it you or your contractors and pool players will have to guess how many screws will be slightly off through out the house.:} What do you think ??:} LOL
Cypher
mdbeck1
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You guys may not realize it, but you've got the whole crew here making similar remarks about me now. They're all wondering what I'll powder coat next! Sooooo...
...
An excellent question Gatsby. The center core and webs of the block are concrete filled so you are quite correct, the re-bar in the middle is immovable and randomly placed.
Because I didn't know the placement of the re-bar, that's why I hadn't drilled the holes for it. What I did was, once the microlams were installed, I made a cardboard template that I placed over the re-bar and butted it to the microlam. Then using a hammer, I tapped on the cardboard which left an impression of the re-bar. Then I transferred the placement of the re-bar to the steel plate and drilled the holes. The holes turned out to be...
...within a 1/16" of where the re-bar was positioned. They tapped into place very nicely. I took my time because I wanted to get it right. These plates will never be seen so I'm just going to prime and paint them in place.
...
...it's not going to be seen so you're NOT powder coating it!!!
Disappointing....
Seriously.... this has always been a great build. ...and still is.
Do I get a percentage of the pool total?
This is the great room with the temporary stairs in place. We're seeing the end of the framing phase coming up.
This is the great room as seen from the stair landing. By next week I suspect we'll be largely done with framing.
Up next is the HVAC installation. That's going to take a while. Simultaneously we'll get the plumbing roughed in. The water main line and electrical feed lines are scheduled to be trenched and installed next week, weather permitting. Everything is coming along nicely.
Thomas
Grizz1963
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My first home in Cape Town was a timber framed build in a Victorian style that I designed myself.
I had the shell built, and once the dry walls and ceilings were plastered in, I moved in, finished the paint, floor sanding and bathrooms etc, only had a ladder going upstairs the first three months as there were two bedrooms and a full bathroom downstairs. My wife did not like it as much as I did, as she could not visualise the finished home.
It was also unusual as South Africa is primarily brick and mortar territory. So many people used to stop and take a look.
Your progress along with good planning is absolutely great.
Love this phase of your thread Thomas.
I had the shell built, and once the dry walls and ceilings were plastered in, I moved in, finished the paint, floor sanding and bathrooms etc, only had a ladder going upstairs the first three months as there were two bedrooms and a full bathroom downstairs. My wife did not like it as much as I did, as she could not visualise the finished home.
It was also unusual as South Africa is primarily brick and mortar territory. So many people used to stop and take a look.
Your progress along with good planning is absolutely great.
Love this phase of your thread Thomas.
markviii
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Thanks for your personal insight into what we're doing, Grizz1963. I can actually walk through and identify where I am in the house now. It's helping me visualize furniture placement much more easily. The scale is hard to visualize from the blueprints. It's becoming more "real" every day. Still lots of work to do, so I'm not settling into a "move in" deadline yet (though we hope to be in by Christmas).
Chris
Chris
Craptain
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I should have been around for that, in fact I am close right now. Then work happened. My girlfriend's home is 35 minutes from there so one of these days I will make it.
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Front Door
We're rapidly coming to an end with this phase of framing.
We got all the exterior doors installed. Here's the front door on it's way...
...to being installed. I designed the surround and it took 6 weeks to get it made. Glad I started early. This door, you might recall...
... is going to be surrounded with some lovely limestone trim.
Lou and I are going tomorrow to Liles Cut Stone to pick up the front door trim, the window & door sills and the corner stone.
To be continued.
Thomas
We're rapidly coming to an end with this phase of framing.
We got all the exterior doors installed. Here's the front door on it's way...
...to being installed. I designed the surround and it took 6 weeks to get it made.
Glad I started early. This door, you might recall...
... is going to be surrounded with some lovely limestone trim.
Lou and I are going tomorrow to Liles Cut Stone to pick up the front door trim, the window & door sills and the corner stone.
To be continued.
Thomas
HOTFR8
Banned
Nearly to lock up. Must be a great feeling to be that close now.
Limestone Pickup
The limestone pickup at Liles was quick and easy. By the time I had completed the paperwork for the limestone, Dale and his crew had everything loaded on our trailer.
Once Lou and I had it all strapped down we were off back home.
200 hundred miles later and were back at the shop. No muss, no fuss.
There were 2 pallets of material and they weighed over 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) each so the GEHL was called into action.
I''ve been so impressed with how versatile the GEHL has been.
It's easy to operate smoothly and is quite powerful. I'm a happy camper!
Everything is now unloaded and covered up until we're ready for it. The window sills are on the left and the door trim is on the right.
This was Kent, 3 months ago, drawing up the profile for the door trim...
...and here is ready for installation. The holes in the ends are for stainless steel alignment pins. Those will be set with epoxy when we install the trim.
We're getting ready for the waterline and electrical service line trenching and installation early next week. Hope our good luck with the weather continues.
Wishing all of my American friends a happy and safe 4th of July!
Thomas
The limestone pickup at Liles was quick and easy. By the time I had completed the paperwork for the limestone, Dale and his crew had everything loaded on our trailer.
Once Lou and I had it all strapped down we were off back home.
200 hundred miles later and were back at the shop. No muss, no fuss.
There were 2 pallets of material and they weighed over 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) each so the GEHL was called into action.
I''ve been so impressed with how versatile the GEHL has been.
It's easy to operate smoothly and is quite powerful. I'm a happy camper!
Everything is now unloaded and covered up until we're ready for it. The window sills are on the left and the door trim is on the right.
This was Kent, 3 months ago, drawing up the profile for the door trim...
...and here is ready for installation. The holes in the ends are for stainless steel alignment pins. Those will be set with epoxy when we install the trim.
We're getting ready for the waterline and electrical service line trenching and installation early next week. Hope our good luck with the weather continues.
Wishing all of my American friends a happy and safe 4th of July!
Thomas
bluestripe67
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Thomas, every time I check in on the build, I shake my head at YOUR attention too detail. I know it trickles down to the pros working the job. My best to you and Chris for the 4th.
Grizz1963
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Thomas, every time I check in on the build, I shake my head at YOUR attention too detail. I know it trickles down to the pros working the job. My best to you and Chris for the 4th.
Well said.
+1
Sweet Old Bill
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Best wishes for a proper Fourth of July tomorrow. I hope that you can sit back & take a few moments to enjoy progress on the new homestead.
Just curious to find out if you know anybody working on the B-17 Desert Rat north of you in Marengo, Il? That would be a great day trip for your thread.
Just curious to find out if you know anybody working on the B-17 Desert Rat north of you in Marengo, Il? That would be a great day trip for your thread.
Homebody
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What is this you speak of? That's an hour drive for me...
Happy 4th to you and Chris also Thomas!!
Sweet Old Bill
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Thomas,
Here is a link to a You Tube video about the Desert Rat, a long term re-building project.
Take Care, Sweet Old Bill
Here is a link to a You Tube video about the Desert Rat, a long term re-building project.
Take Care, Sweet Old Bill
Gus Parade Prep
Holiday weekend here in the USA so I took some time with Lou to do a little automotive maintenance. Because the 4th of July is filled with parades, Lou and I decide last year that we wanted to share Gus with more folks.
To that end we embarked on a series of repairs and updates starting last summer that I've detailed here from time to time. We did all that to make him Properly Parade Presentable, PPP.
Continuing with his maintenance/improvement program, his spark plugs were replaced, and an oil change was done. Because Gus has a flat tappet cam I used an oil that still has zinc in it to lubricate the cam. Without zinc, the cam could become flat spotted. The best part of the prep was I managed to find an original air cleaner assembly last spring and today it was finally installed.
That replaced the K & N air filter that had been installed on Gus previously before he came to live with us.
That original air cleaner is a huge visual improvement in the engine compartment I think over...
...what was there before. It also helped solve a mystery for me.
I always wondered why, when stowed, the hood prop rod was secured off-center at the back of the hood. Now I know why. It's to move the prop rod over the left to clear the air cleaner when the hood is down.
It was great to get back in the shop and be handy. There are still a few items to go on Gus but he's standing tall and proud these days. His engine starts instantly and runs as smooth as a sewing machine. We're going to show him off in the Seymour, IL parade on the 4th. It's a 45 mile round trip that he's eager and ready to take. Check back to see how it turned out.
Thomas
Holiday weekend here in the USA so I took some time with Lou to do a little automotive maintenance. Because the 4th of July is filled with parades, Lou and I decide last year that we wanted to share Gus with more folks.
To that end we embarked on a series of repairs and updates starting last summer that I've detailed here from time to time. We did all that to make him Properly Parade Presentable, PPP.
Continuing with his maintenance/improvement program, his spark plugs were replaced, and an oil change was done. Because Gus has a flat tappet cam I used an oil that still has zinc in it to lubricate the cam. Without zinc, the cam could become flat spotted. The best part of the prep was I managed to find an original air cleaner assembly last spring and today it was finally installed.
That replaced the K & N air filter that had been installed on Gus previously before he came to live with us.
That original air cleaner is a huge visual improvement in the engine compartment I think over...
...what was there before. It also helped solve a mystery for me.
I always wondered why, when stowed, the hood prop rod was secured off-center at the back of the hood. Now I know why. It's to move the prop rod over the left to clear the air cleaner when the hood is down.
It was great to get back in the shop and be handy. There are still a few items to go on Gus but he's standing tall and proud these days. His engine starts instantly and runs as smooth as a sewing machine. We're going to show him off in the Seymour, IL parade on the 4th. It's a 45 mile round trip that he's eager and ready to take. Check back to see how it turned out.
Thomas
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scramboleer
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Great progress on the house Thomas. Amazing attention to detail.
Glad to see an update on Gus. I'm one of his biggest fans!
Glad to see an update on Gus. I'm one of his biggest fans!
stillp
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Happy 4th to you both!
Pete
Pete
panthersteve
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Hi Thomas
That air filter is a huge improvement to Gus.
Happy 4th to you all
Cheers
Steve
That air filter is a huge improvement to Gus.
Happy 4th to you all
Cheers
Steve
oldironfarmer
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BB767, markviii: R1930'sAS, 1928RSPL, BBB, SPOSE, SPOUSE, GUS, COTU, THW, TH, 327/300, OMG!
Well done oldironfarmer. We do tend to get a little carried away around here.
Welcome to the gang.
Thomas
Gus and the 4th of July Parade
The 22 mile trip to Seymour for their 4th of July festivities took about 50 minutes at Gus's comfortable cruising speed of about 35 - 38 miles per hour. We took country roads and were only passed by 1 car the whole time.
Once there...
...we were directed to join the lineup for the parade.
In line we were positioned next to this exceptionally well restored 1968 International tractor with a most unusual side mounted hydraulic loader. I'd never seen a loader like that. Sorry, but it was too crowded to get a better picture of it.
Gus was scrutinized by many enthusiastic admirers while waiting in line.
For those not familiar with Mid-West, small town America, 4th of July parades, it's a unique experience that involves lots of candy throwing and...
...tractors of every age...
...and description, note the kids in the loader bucket are throwing candy to the spectators.
Everyone gets to ride in something...
...or drive something...
...whether it was made in the USA...
...or not, all are welcome.
Cars, trucks and...
...lots of firetrucks.
Everybody loves a parade. There's Gus coming down the parade route.
With Lou riding shotgun and me wearing my Philo- Center Of The Universe hat we threw several pounds...
...of candy to all the kids lining the route. Lou and I were giggling and laughing the whole time. Flying 767's is cool and all, but this was just a hoot!
There were 114 entries and it took about 38 minutes from start to finish. While there, Gus had a minor electrical problem that Duct tape quickly cured. Other than that, he drove there and back in high style and represented Mr Johnson's Welding shop admirably. Lou and I deemed it a most satisfying 1st time experience that we're planning on repeating next year.
Thomas
PS, I did forget to mention a gentleman came up to me after the parade and asked if that was the original shop truck. He said "Don Johnson and I drank a lot of beer in the shop truck over the years."
The 22 mile trip to Seymour for their 4th of July festivities took about 50 minutes at Gus's comfortable cruising speed of about 35 - 38 miles per hour. We took country roads and were only passed by 1 car the whole time.
Once there...
...we were directed to join the lineup for the parade.
In line we were positioned next to this exceptionally well restored 1968 International tractor with a most unusual side mounted hydraulic loader. I'd never seen a loader like that. Sorry, but it was too crowded to get a better picture of it.
Gus was scrutinized by many enthusiastic admirers while waiting in line.
For those not familiar with Mid-West, small town America, 4th of July parades, it's a unique experience that involves lots of candy throwing and...
...tractors of every age...
...and description, note the kids in the loader bucket are throwing candy to the spectators.
Everyone gets to ride in something...
...or drive something...
...whether it was made in the USA...
...or not, all are welcome.
Cars, trucks and...
...lots of firetrucks.
Everybody loves a parade. There's Gus coming down the parade route.
With Lou riding shotgun and me wearing my Philo- Center Of The Universe hat we threw several pounds...
...of candy to all the kids lining the route. Lou and I were giggling and laughing the whole time. Flying 767's is cool and all, but this was just a hoot!
There were 114 entries and it took about 38 minutes from start to finish. While there, Gus had a minor electrical problem that Duct tape quickly cured. Other than that, he drove there and back in high style and represented Mr Johnson's Welding shop admirably. Lou and I deemed it a most satisfying 1st time experience that we're planning on repeating next year.
Thomas
PS, I did forget to mention a gentleman came up to me after the parade and asked if that was the original shop truck. He said "Don Johnson and I drank a lot of beer in the shop truck over the years."
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csp
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Just an FYI that the levels of zinc in those diesel oils dropped with the advent of 2007 diesel emissions standards (API rating CJ-4). It's higher than gasoline specific oils, but still lower than many know about.
oldironfarmer
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Well done oldironfarmer. We do tend to get a little carried away around here.
Welcome to the gang.
Thomas
Many thanks for the gracious welcome
I discovered your thread about two months ago and have been diligently reading every spare moment. My wife thought I'd acquired an online "friend"
Soon after starting I discovered as others that the page stream at the top of each page does not show the total number of pages in the black and white
I might not have stayed with it were it not for the incredibly interesting reading and information. Early on I smugly enjoyed the fact that 1) I can put a switch plate on straight, and 2) At this late date I have missed the test and do not have to undergo that grueling humiliation.
1) OK, so then I remembered one I gave up on, in my house. Go ahead, crucify me, I know I could fix it, I know I could. I really did try.
2) So I finally get to the TP end of the thread, and horrors of horrors, THE TEST STILL LOOMS OVER OUR HEADS
I almost didn't post, because, you know, lurkers can't be tested or punished, can they?
Maybe I'll change my user name.So I figured out most of your acronyms, but one had me stumped until we got past the beautiful jack restoration. Now I fully understand Voracious Oldsters Restoring Tools - EXtreme (VORTEX) Of course we were all familiar with VORT, but now VORTEX.
Great job, wonderful house build, my genetics is more toward Mr. Johnson: when I get the path cleaned up through my shop I feel like I've cleaned up. How do you ever find anything when it is put away
Frank and Ernest, the cartoon said it best "a place for everything and everything all over the place"
Thanks for the laughs, tears, and exceptional diligence with doing things right
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oldironfarmer
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Re: Gus Parade Prep
There's been lots of discussion on zinc in flat tappet cam engines, and I thought the bottom line was low compression engines with relatively weak valve springs were not at risk. I have a few older tractors and have not been concerned about additives in them, and I would assume Gus would fall into that category. Obviously nothing wrong with using the zinc additive and I'm sure it is better, but does anybody think I'm off base in my assessment of the affected engines? High horsepower high spring pressure engines definitely are an area of concern.
Andy
Because Gus has a flat tappet cam I used an oil that still has zinc in it to lubricate the cam. Without zinc, the cam could become flat spotted.
There's been lots of discussion on zinc in flat tappet cam engines, and I thought the bottom line was low compression engines with relatively weak valve springs were not at risk. I have a few older tractors and have not been concerned about additives in them, and I would assume Gus would fall into that category. Obviously nothing wrong with using the zinc additive and I'm sure it is better, but does anybody think I'm off base in my assessment of the affected engines? High horsepower high spring pressure engines definitely are an area of concern.
Andy
1949 caddyman
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The other thing I heard (on the internet, so it must be true) is zinc is not as important once the cam & lifters are properly broken in. Hope this is true as my 67 Chevelle has a flat tappet lifter. I have been using Mobil 1 for 5 years with no metal on the magnetic drain plug & runs ok.
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Amitygravel
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Hello Thomas !
Can't tell you how disappointed I waswhen I found out from Steve Mekland that I had missed you and that Cool Dude Lou !
The parade and car show in the little town of Seymour are a great piece of small town living !
Hope to see you and Chris as well as Lou soon !
Craig
Can't tell you how disappointed I waswhen I found out from Steve Mekland that I had missed you and that Cool Dude Lou !
The parade and car show in the little town of Seymour are a great piece of small town living !
Hope to see you and Chris as well as Lou soon !
Craig
dcm5652
Active member
I love participating in parades, I have pulled floats, driven Model "T's", and the last one I was in I drove an 18 wheeler with 3 football teams on it.If you have never participated in one you need to, the thrill of being in the spotlight is awesome.
