Jesse S
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Got some boring work to do now ..
( Pun intended )
Boring done, now for the hard work 'honing' ..
( Pun intended )
Boring done, now for the hard work 'honing' ..
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Jesse S
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What in the world followed me home ... ?
Don't have any use for it, but I thought it was cute ..
The 3-71 blower was a critical component of the Detroit Diesel Series 71 engines, which first appeared in the late 1930s.
Because these are two-stroke diesel engines, they require a blower to force air into the cylinders for the combustion cycle to function.
Hot rod enthusiasts discovered that these industrial blowers could be adapted to gasoline V8 engines to provide massive power gains.
The blower would have to spin extremely fast to provide adequate boost to the large engine. This over-spinning generates excessive heat, reduces efficiency, and places considerable stress on the blower's components, leading to diminished performance and potential reliability issues.
For BBC engines , a 6-71 or 8-71 blower (originally designed for 426 ci and 568 ci diesels respectively) or a modern equivalent like a B&M 250 are more appropriately sized to provide efficient boost without being overworked.
On that note .. Not really thinking about forced induction for the Binder, but if a 6-71 follows me home it just may find a home under the hood of the Binder ..
Looks like there may be room for the hood to close ..
Ya never know what's around the next curve in the road .. ??
Don't have any use for it, but I thought it was cute ..
The 3-71 blower was a critical component of the Detroit Diesel Series 71 engines, which first appeared in the late 1930s.
Because these are two-stroke diesel engines, they require a blower to force air into the cylinders for the combustion cycle to function.
Hot rod enthusiasts discovered that these industrial blowers could be adapted to gasoline V8 engines to provide massive power gains.
- Hot Rodding: The 3-71 blower is a popular choice for smaller displacement engines, such as: ...
- Flathead Ford V8s
- Small Block Chevys
- (SBC)Inline 6-cylinder engines (e.g., Ford 250 Crossflow)
The blower would have to spin extremely fast to provide adequate boost to the large engine. This over-spinning generates excessive heat, reduces efficiency, and places considerable stress on the blower's components, leading to diminished performance and potential reliability issues.
For BBC engines , a 6-71 or 8-71 blower (originally designed for 426 ci and 568 ci diesels respectively) or a modern equivalent like a B&M 250 are more appropriately sized to provide efficient boost without being overworked.
On that note .. Not really thinking about forced induction for the Binder, but if a 6-71 follows me home it just may find a home under the hood of the Binder ..
Looks like there may be room for the hood to close ..
Ya never know what's around the next curve in the road .. ??
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Jesse S
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Fake Mag looks like the real deal ..
Ran up on this used ...
It's going on the 496" motor ..
Kind of wanting it for my motor, but didn't have the bucks cause of wanting to buy a motor run stand ..
Was thinking about building one ..
Found one that's already built ..
Ran up on this used ...
It's going on the 496" motor ..
Kind of wanting it for my motor, but didn't have the bucks cause of wanting to buy a motor run stand ..
Was thinking about building one ..
Found one that's already built ..
Jesse S
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Well, didn't get that nice run stand, did buy this one that's not so nice but will be with a bit of work ...
Getting the gauge panel out of this Sea Ray to upgrade the run stand ..
Junking out the boat, it had a 454 BBC Mark IV engine which was pulled out ..
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OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
With your knowledge, you'll turn that into the Rolls Royce of run stands.
Jesse S
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Got these gauges from a Sea Ray that I'm junking out ..
They will have a new home on the run stand ...
Making the stand more user friendly is my goal ..
Do have a few ideas to achieve that quest in mind ..
OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
I'm anxious to see what you do with the run stand.
Jesse S
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So am I ...
Found a 4 core aluminum radiator, really didn't need it, what's on it most likely would work well enough ..
But, I will be moving the radiator closer to the motor cause the gauge panel will be mounted where the radiator is at now.
Since I'm farthing with it, a wee bit of upgrading is going down ..
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Jesse S
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Got some parts rounded up ..
Still on the hunt for a few other items ..
Didn't need a Mastercard for any of this shi errr stuff ..
0 dollar was spent ...
Having good friends ... Priceless !
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Jesse S
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Cylinder notching involves cutting small reliefs or indentations into the top of the cylinder wall or piston crown to improve airflow and prevent valve-to-piston contact, often done during performance builds to match complex combustion chamber shapes, un-shroud valves for better flow, and prevent detonation. These notches ensure smooth transition from the cylinder bore to the head gasket surface, allowing for better air/fuel mixture movement and reducing turbulence, though they must be carefully done to avoid weakening the piston or cylinder walls.
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