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SS3 Tech Talk Update

April 2008

Over the winter Steve made some changes to the Bantam. These were not necessary changes – nothing was broken or worn, but we all know that Steve just can’t leave it alone.

The Bantam looks a little different with new 16” diameter Beadlock rear wheels and new Hoosier slicks. It also has an Enderle Birdcatcher style injector instead of the Enderle Upright style we have had the past two years.

Steve also moved the Supercharger back 2” to try to balance the air to each cylinder.

He probably would have made more changes but I kept him pretty busy working on my 1966 Mustang. After driving it for 15 summers the car was ready for an overhaul. Chip Foose hadn’t called, so Steve got the job. The Mustang got new rear quarter panels, headers and exhaust system, new chrome pieces and new paint. It will be going to Brian “The Brush” Briskie in a few weeks for some pinstripe flames. When that is complete I will post pictures on the “Other Cars” section of this site – so check back mid May or so.

 

 

After breaking #7 connecting rod and damaging the block, cam & lifters, we are on our way to reassambling the engine. We had a brass bushing installed in the one damaged lifter bore. We "magged" the crank to make sure it wasn't cracked. The damage to the block won't effect it's use, as the cylinder damage was right in the area where material had to be removed for rod clearance. We installed new Engle roller cam and Comp Cams pressure oiled roller lifters, Venolia "Hemi" HD Alumimun rods and 11-1 pistons with total seal rings. The whole rotating assembly was rebalanced, and the heads were taken apart to check valves, springs and seats.

The engine came home from Pro-Formance Specialties Wednesday evening, August 8th. Steve started putting it back in the car Thrusday morning, and with the help of Bill Gagnier and Bill VanNoy, it was ready to start @ 4:30 that day. Thanks Guys! We couldn't have done it without you.

Just in time!! We are leaving for the Niagara Reunion in Lancaster at 9:30 am - in just 17 hours.

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