Hi Folks,
I thought I'd send a note to let everyone know what's going on with LeRoar. I tried my hand at cam degreeing by first checking the original cam. I found it only had .396" lift instead of .450". That was due to the rocker ratio being 1.38 instead of 1.5 as advertised. So I guess it's amazing it ran as good as it did with such a small lift. I also installed the new cam and tested it on #1 cylinder and found that I will have to wait for the new heads before I can use the new cam. The springs will bind as there is only .008" clearance at max lift. I'd probably bend a pushrod. I pulled the heads now and will be removing the engine soon. I want to solve some oil leaks and I think the front trans seal is leaking. I'm going to leave the trans in the car.
I hope I will be able to
race at our MidAmericanMotorplex off I-29 at the Glenwood, IA exit. I-29 is closed both North and South of it due to flooding. So far I think it's OK but I may have to build a marine poly if the river keeps rising. Dodger volunteered to transport LeRoar to the 1/4 mile track at Kearney, NE if MAM isn't running. Kearney is a bit far to drive a car to race. One hiccup and you have a long walk.
The Summer is beautiful, albeit wet. Get those Mopars on the road.
Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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