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| Jake Raby |
 Jul 9 2004, 11:31 AM
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Engine Surgeon  Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States  |
Damn, what a bad Friday....It was running better than ever before!
Here are the details that we know now. http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=74056 I'm sure we lost a part, probably a rod- will know next week and will share some pics of some of the carnage.. This is our first failure in 3 years, and this one was a doozey, I doubt anything is salvageable! |
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| Brett W |
Jul 9 2004, 04:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,859 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None 
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Rich, the FP engine uses the stock 1.8 connecting rod ratio which is 1.95. Not a bad ratio for such RPMs, slows the piston speed considerably. Rules don't allow any change in the ratio.
Carrillo has had a bad batch of rods in the past, but they are indeed one of the best available. In my opinion three seasons on those parts is a long time to run them. Maybe too long. How many hours did the motor have one it? |
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Jake Raby KABOOM! Jul 9 2004, 11:31 AM
Andyrew Ouch man..
I guess we learn from our mistakes rig... Jul 9 2004, 11:46 AM Jake Raby Someone made a mistake along the line... Either th... Jul 9 2004, 12:17 PM Andyrew So, your saying the parts should be able to handle... Jul 9 2004, 12:38 PM Jake Raby These parts had been handling the power just fine ... Jul 9 2004, 12:48 PM davep You can always learn from your mistakes. It is mor... Jul 9 2004, 02:24 PM grantsfo It blew at 7500 rpm. Wow I get nervous when I get... Jul 9 2004, 02:31 PM Jake Raby The engines powerband STARTS at 5500 RPM! Driv... Jul 9 2004, 02:40 PM davep I'll bet the marine training helps there. Nerv... Jul 9 2004, 02:58 PM rick 918-S Jake,
What is the connecting rod ratio of your h... Jul 9 2004, 03:04 PM Rich Bontempi Jake, What kind of rods are you using? Since I wen... Jul 9 2004, 04:05 PM fiid Bummer dude. I'm sure you'll learn a lot... Jul 9 2004, 05:09 PM
Randal Jake,
You should be bragging about that motor, i.... Jul 9 2004, 06:16 PM |
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