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01-04-2021, 08:32 AM

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are those steel freeze
plugs?

good catch mike. Sure look like it from the pics.

01-04-2021, 10:36 AM

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are those steel freeze
plugs?

Tought so too, but those are Stainless steel.

01-04-2021, 10:38 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mike tkach

are those steel freeze
plugs?

Tought so too, but those are Stainless steel.

04-13-2021, 03:35 PM

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Slowly.

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04-13-2021, 07:08 PM

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Looking Good!

04-14-2021, 10:39 AM

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04-24-2021, 08:22 AM

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Engine primed, 65psi oil pressure (mech cauge) , 52psi spirng with 0.03" shim, 15w40 mineral oil, no leaks. No sign of the carb parts from Cliff Rougless yet, damn USPS!

08-05-2021, 03:51 PM

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Monday to dyno

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08-11-2021, 03:22 PM

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507hp @5300rpm, 562lb/FT @3600rpm, 522lb/ft @2500rpm. Wett exhaust. Mech fuel pump, alternator, mech water pump, flame arrestor. SAE J1349 CORRECTION.