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I heard on the radio the other day that the NHRA will be at National Trail in Columbus May 18-21.

I'm going for sure. My only decision will be whether to go just one or both days.

-Dave

They're having a swap meet this Sunday, May 14th only. Hours are 9-6 and $5 to get in.

Well, progress was made today. The gas tank is re-installed, 100% ready to go. I haven't poured any fuel in it yet, but I'm confident there will be no leaks. Everything is plumbed & clamped & tightened. The sump doesn't look too bad. I painted everything flat-black. I just hope it works well...

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Wow, another month has almost passed and it's still not done.. The engine is assembled and waiting to go back in. I got the gas tank back with its new sump welded in and painted black. I pressure washed out the engine compartment and bought some new power steering hoses to replace the cruddy old one...

I have a used rocker cover that I cut specially for adjusting the valvetrain with the engine running (and to prevent as much mess as possible). If you have stock rockers, I also have the clips that go over the end with the oil hole to keep them from squirting all over the place. You're welcome to us...

Just a reminder, it's this weekend. I'm thinking about going. Anyone interested?

-Dave

Cutting up some POS ricer is always funny, especially when you use a curb to get the front air-dam off.

Locked & loaded. Does it have speed rated tires? Not that we would need them of course. I don't know. I haven't been stopped for speeding with them, yet. CD player? I have the new Nickelback. Not sure if it will be allowed since they have a Ford on the CD case cover and a Chrysler on the back. ...

The blown Pontiac has new brakes, fresh oil, a re-juvenated K&N (yeah, K&N) air filter, and a coat of Rain-X. Locked & loaded.

-Dave

You mention 'deciding whether I need to wash the Vette' -- are you considering bringing the truck to Carlisle??

-Dave

I think your diagnosis of a stuck valve/lifter is reasonable. I had problems with that when I first put my engine together back in '01. Once you get it running and get it up to temp, try re-adjusting all valves with the engine running. You used the same cam, so it seems unlikely you wiped a cam lobe...

Wow, been a long time since I posted and almost no additional work has been done, other than to flush out the gas tank. I need to rethink my priorities!

With good traction and a good stall converter 400 rear wheel HP should take you into the low 12's easy. IIRC Tiresmoker was making a little over 300 at the wheels and I am pretty sure he was running 12.80's or 90's at the time. I would guess you have a good chance to make 11's on that HP if you can...