47-55.1 Eliminate draft tube options

[geezer#99]

Did you break in the cam? Ran it at 1500-2000 rpm for 20 minutes.
In the video the rpm sounds low.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Did you break in the cam? Ran it at 1500-2000 rpm for 20 minutes.
In the video the rpm sounds low.

Yeah, the builder has run it multiple times including a run to burn in the cam. He’s going to run it again tomorrow for another high rpm run prior to shipping.

[dsraven]

Nice. Gotta be getting antsy now. Gonna be soo-eet!

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Nice. Gotta be getting antsy now. Gonna be soo-eet!

The pallet with the engine is now in the hands of FedEx Freight. I should have the engine on Tuesday, since Monday is Labor Day. More pics to come once its in my hot little hands.

[dsraven]

now be a good boy and sit tight for the long weekend. don't be polishing wrenches or dreaming about installing and starting that engine, listening to it rumble......
haha
good you have a confirmation of shipment. you'll be test driving soon.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by dsraven

now be a good boy and sit tight for the long weekend. don't be polishing wrenches or dreaming about installing and starting that engine, listening to it rumble......
haha
good you have a confirmation of shipment. you'll be test driving soon.

A buddy of mine accused me of sitting in the truck playing the video loud and pretending to drive the truck. LOL

[dsraven]

I guess you could spend some time cleaning the windows then, prolly spit all over them from you making engine sounds. haha

[TX3100Guy]

After months of waiting, my rebuilt 1959 261 straight six has finally arrived. Now to get to work installing it.

[dsraven]

That's awesome! You must be excited to get after it.

[TX3100Guy]

Snug as a bug in a rug.

[dsraven]

sooo-eeet!
now the accy and soon, BOOM, driving!

[geezer#99]

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

You tell me. How and where?

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

It also has two mounts on either side of the bell housing.

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

Only if the torque on launch dictates the need. That same motormount setup worked in two ton trucks coming out of fields well overloaded in compound low with engines putting out all the torque they could muster without failures. At least I never heard of them failing. Leaking oil compromising the rubber was normally the reason for failure. At least every one I seen that was bad was oil soaked. That isn't likely to happen on that engine.

[geezer#99]

What are you using for a throttle hook up?

I’ve seen a steel cable looped over an exhaust manifold close to the head and tied onto the frame.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

What are you using for a throttle hook up?

I have a knock-0ff Lokar pedal that mounts through the firewall and the stainless steel sheathed cable goes up the sealed car enclosure for my McCulloch supercharger (from a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk) and attaches to the throttle mechanism.

[geezer#99]

Your lokar cable is better than a mechanical linkage.
If a mount breaks at least your engine won’t go full throttle.
A steel cable looped from the front of the engine (drivers side ) down to the frame is just a precautionary device. Just in case a mount breaks and the motor twists up to the passenger side.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Your lokar cable is better than a mechanical linkage.
If a mount breaks at least your engine won’t go full throttle.
A steel cable looped from the front of the engine (drivers side ) down to the frame is just a precautionary device. Just in case a mount breaks and the motor twists up to the passenger side.

Have any pictures that show how it’s attached to the engine and frame?

[geezer#99]

Lots of info here plus some pics.


https://garage.grumpysperformance.co...r-mounts.2617/

[mr48chev]

That looks great in there.

[dsraven]

if you have a place nearby that makes cables with pressed on connections you could have a cable made for the purpose of engine torque restriction, you know, to save the hassle of a motor mount giving out and causing damage. they could press on a connection with a bolt hole the size you need and the cable length you need. ensure to leave a little slack so the engine can move a little otherwise you will hear the harmonics of the engine through the solid link to the frame when the engine pulls even a little.personally I think cable looks better than chain, just me though.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by dsraven

if you have a place nearby that makes cables with pressed on connections you could have a cable made for the purpose of engine torque restriction, you know, to save the hassle of a motor mount giving out and causing damage. they could press on a connection with a bolt hole the size you need and the cable length you need. ensure to leave a little slack so the engine can move a little otherwise you will hear the harmonics of the engine through the solid link to the frame when the engine pulls even a little.personally I think cable looks better than chain, just me though.

Just how often do a new front and two new rear mounts (on the bell housing) give way?

[geezer#99]

Considering the quality of new parts these days, anything could happen.

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the quality of new parts these days, anything could happen.

It doesn't take much effort or $ to install a chain to keep the engine from torqueing over too much and that is old school tech. You just leave enough slack so that the chain stops it from moving too far but still lets it move normally.